Engineering Supervisor, Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

A Day in the Life: As an Engineering Supervisor, you will provide both technical and people leadership to a team of technicians and engineers focused on the design, development, and continuous improvement of innovative medical technologies. You will lead, coach, and develop a team, foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment, and drive execution of engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technicians and engineers, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee technician assignments supporting the design and development of new medical devices, systems, processes, or related technologies.
• Guide technician and engineering activities from concept through feasibility, design, verification, validation, and commercialization.
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, technical standards, quality systems, and product reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including AME, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Clinical, and Program Management to achieve project objectives.
• Drive technical problem solving by evaluating existing technologies, process variation, and identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead feasibility assessments to evaluate technical approaches, product functionality, manufacturability, and overall project viability.
• Coordinate engineering activities with external suppliers, consultants, and development partners to support project timelines and deliverables.
• Monitor project assignments, resource allocation, risks, and technical milestones while communicating progress to functional and program leadership.
• Oversee engineering documentation throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee the operation of the AME Process Development Lab including scheduling, maintenance, staffing, equipment platforms, and policies.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and evaluate team members through ongoing feedback, performance management, and career development planning.

Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Previous experience leading technician and engineering teams within a regulated medical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting new product development (NPD) from concept through commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of design controls, risk management, product development processes, and quality system requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and external development partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives using DRM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus.

Qualifications

Nice to Have:

• Preferred Qualifications: Degree in engineering.

Skills

Skills:

• Technical leadership and mentorship.
• Project management and coordination.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-solving and innovation.
• Quality assurance and compliance.
• Team development and coaching.

Benefits

For U.S. employees, Medtronic offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Simple Steps (global well-being program).

Additionally, eligible employees may participate in:

• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Short-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Note: Some benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic Benefits and Compensation Plans.