Industrial Engineer II

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.

About the role

The Peripheral Vascular Health Operating Unit develops and manufactures technologies used in the treatment of vascular disease. At the Plymouth Nathan Lane site, teams produce stents, catheters, and other medical devices that support patient care worldwide. The Operations Excellence (OpEx) function partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, operational performance, and sustainable process excellence across manufacturing operations. This position is based onsite in Plymouth, Minnesota and works directly with manufacturing and support functions to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and improve operational outcomes.

As an Industrial Engineer II, you will support manufacturing operations through process analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and data-driven decision making. This role focuses on improving productivity, capacity, quality, and operational performance by applying industrial engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies. You will collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and sustain measurable results.

This role requires working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite to foster a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production systems to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, capacity, and cost reduction objectives.
• Conduct cycle time studies, work analysis, and process evaluations to establish performance baselines and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize production layouts, operating methods, and workflow sequences to support manufacturing objectives.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, quantify improvement opportunities, and support decision making.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to implement and sustain Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support inventory control, production record systems, and operational performance initiatives through data analysis and process improvement activities.
• Assist with facility, equipment, and operational planning efforts that support manufacturing growth and efficiency objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations excellence, or continuous improvement experience OR Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing processes, workflows, or production systems using data-driven problem-solving methods.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement, operational excellence, or productivity improvement initiatives.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing capacity modeling, production planning analysis, or resource utilization studies.
• Experience conducting cycle time studies, work measurement, and work analysis evaluations.
• Experience with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), digital dashboards, or tier management systems.
• Experience presenting data, recommendations, and project outcomes to cross-functional stakeholders.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans, including the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• 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.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico) are $80,800.00 - $121,200.00 (USD). The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.