Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Injection Molding
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must include Pay and Schedule only if posting states them. The posting includes salary range $123k – $185k (also $123,200 - $184,800). So Pay section should be included. Schedule: posting says "In-person exchanges are invaluable... We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite". So schedule: 5 days a week onsite, full-time. So we can include Schedule section. Benefits: posting lists many benefits: tuition assistance/reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) match, health/dental/vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, long-term disability, dependent daycare, etc. So Benefits section should be included.
We need sections: About the role (maybe a summary), Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. Must preserve all substantive information. That is tricky: we need to keep all details but in HTML format. We can't omit details. We need to include all responsibilities, qualifications, etc. But we can structure them under appropriate headings using - for lists, and
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Injection Molding
. We'll start with maybe About the role
then a paragraph summarizing the role (but must preserve all substantive info; summarizing may lose detail. However we can include a paragraph that captures the essence but we must not invent or summarize away detail. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." That suggests we should not summarize; we should keep the details as they are, maybe using lists and paragraphs directly from the posting. So we could keep the responsibilities as a list under Responsibilities heading, qualifications under Requirements/Qualifications/Skills headings, etc. The "About the role" could be a short paragraph that is directly from the posting like the "A Day in the Life" paragraph. That is substantive. We'll include that.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie/legal. Also remove "Apply Apply" etc.
We need to ensure we include Visa Sponsors H-1B info. That is part of the posting; maybe under Requirements or Qualifications? Could be a separate note but we can include under Requirements as a line.
We must not include sections like "Pay" if not stated; but it is stated. So include Pay with the salary range.
Schedule: include "Minimum 5 days a week onsite" and "Full-time".
Now craft HTML.
We'll have:
About the role
Own injection molding process development for bioabsorbable polymer medical devices in a regulated cleanroom. This specialized Principal Manufacturing & Injection Molding Engineer role bridges advanced plastics processing with regulated medical device manufacturing. This position owns the entire lifecycle of finished devices which includes bioabsorbable components — from initial tooling design and scientific process development to component assemblies, equipment qualification, and final packaging. A critical differentiator for this role is deep technical expertise in handling highly sensitive absorbable/bioresorbable polymers (such as PLA, PGA, and PLGA) within an ISO 13485 / FDA-regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
But note that the last sentence about 5 days a week onsite is schedule; maybe we move that to Schedule section. However we can keep it in About the role but then Schedule section would be redundant. Better to keep schedule separate. So we can remove that sentence from About the role and put in Schedule.
Thus About the role paragraph: Own injection molding process development for bioabsorbable polymer medical devices in a regulated cleanroom. This specialized Principal Manufacturing & Injection Molding Engineer role bridges advanced plastics processing with regulated medical device manufacturing. This position owns the entire lifecycle of finished devices which includes bioabsorbable components — from initial tooling design and scientific process development to component assemblies, equipment qualification, and final packaging. A critical differentiator for this role is deep technical expertise in handling highly sensitive absorbable/bioresorbable polymers (such as PLA, PGA, and PLGA) within an ISO 13485 / FDA-regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do.
Now Responsibilities: list each responsibility bullet from posting. We need to preserve all. Let's extract responsibilities list:
- Establish, optimize, and document robust, repeatable injection molding processes utilizing Scientific Molding principles and Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Manage strict process controls tailored to bioabsorbable resins.
- Optimize parameters to minimize Inherent Viscosity (IV) loss, strictly control material residence time, and prevent thermal degradation.
- Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews for complex, multi-cavity, and micro-molding tools.
- Partner with toolmakers to oversee mold construction, modifications, and steel resizing.
- Team with manufacturing and quality personnel on a daily basis to review / disposition production defects and provides potential process and/or equipment corrective actions to assure production schedules and quality expectations are met.
- Review product field returns to determine root cause of potential manufacturing defects then develop and implement effective corrective actions.
- Create and execute engineering studies, DOE, Bill of material updates, and validation documentation for accuracy, statistical validity, and compliance.
- Served as lead engineer for molding and automated assembly equipment design specifications, request for quotes, vendor selection activities, equipment design review, FAT, SAT, and validation activities.
- Lead Capacity Expansion and Process Improvement Projects to increase yields, reduce scrap, and Improve Product Quality
- Author standard operating procedures (SOPs), design custom manufacturing fixtures, and train operators and technicians on new production lines.
- Author and execute comprehensive validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for molding machines, automated and manual assemblies, and multi-cavity molds in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
- Lead risk assessment activities, including the creation and maintenance of PFMEAs.
- Conduct root-cause investigations for production anomalies, owning the execution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
We need to keep them as list items.
Now Requirements: The posting has "Required Qualifications" bullet: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Also "Preferred Qualifications" list many items. Also "Physical Job Requirements" and "U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship". Also "Visa Sponsors H-1B". Also "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."
We need to decide how to split into Requirements, Qualifications, Skills sections. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to allocate content accordingly.
We can put:
- Requirements: the required qualifications (education/experience) plus maybe physical job requirements? But physical job requirements maybe under Requirements as well.
- Qualifications: preferred qualifications.
- Skills: specific technical skills like DOE, SPC, Mold Flow analysis, GD&T, PFMEA, Minitab, etc. Also mention software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc. Also mention knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14644, FDA regulations.
We also need to include Visa Sponsors H-1B info; maybe under Requirements or Qualifications as a note.
We must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all details from those sections.
Let's extract the Required Qualifications block:
"Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experienceOR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experienceOR PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience."
Note missing spaces but we can keep as is.
Preferred Qualifications block:
"Minimum of 5 - 7 years of injection molding experience, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment, highly preferred.Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.Proven track record working with bioabsorbable or resorbable polymers (PLA, PLGA, PGA) is highly preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T and PFMEA.Significant Plastics manufacturing process experience, Mold Operation, Mold design, Mold Maintenance, Mold Flow analysis,Experience in automated machine design, repair, and troubleshooting.Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel /Word / PowerPoint/ Projects/ AutoCAD/ SolidWorks, etc.)Strong background in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Minitab, and data analysis to evaluate process capability (Cpk).Project management skills to keep projects on trackSelf-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environmentExcellent Interpersonal communication skillsSolid working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14644 (cleanroom standards), and FDA medical device manufacturing regulations."
Also "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."
Physical Job Requirements: a paragraph about physical demands, but we can include under Requirements maybe.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship: includes statement about H-1B sponsorship for Principal-level roles and above.
We need to preserve all that.
Thus we can structure:
Requirements
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Physical Job Requirements: The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship: At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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)(
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Injection Molding
. We'll start with maybeAbout the role
then a paragraph summarizing the role (but must preserve all substantive info; summarizing may lose detail. However we can include a paragraph that captures the essence but we must not invent or summarize away detail. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." That suggests we should not summarize; we should keep the details as they are, maybe using lists and paragraphs directly from the posting. So we could keep the responsibilities as a list under Responsibilities heading, qualifications under Requirements/Qualifications/Skills headings, etc. The "About the role" could be a short paragraph that is directly from the posting like the "A Day in the Life" paragraph. That is substantive. We'll include that. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, scam warning, etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie/legal. Also remove "Apply Apply" etc. We need to ensure we include Visa Sponsors H-1B info. That is part of the posting; maybe under Requirements or Qualifications? Could be a separate note but we can include under Requirements as a line. We must not include sections like "Pay" if not stated; but it is stated. So include Pay with the salary range. Schedule: include "Minimum 5 days a week onsite" and "Full-time". Now craft HTML. We'll have:About the role
Own injection molding process development for bioabsorbable polymer medical devices in a regulated cleanroom. This specialized Principal Manufacturing & Injection Molding Engineer role bridges advanced plastics processing with regulated medical device manufacturing. This position owns the entire lifecycle of finished devices which includes bioabsorbable components — from initial tooling design and scientific process development to component assemblies, equipment qualification, and final packaging. A critical differentiator for this role is deep technical expertise in handling highly sensitive absorbable/bioresorbable polymers (such as PLA, PGA, and PLGA) within an ISO 13485 / FDA-regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
But note that the last sentence about 5 days a week onsite is schedule; maybe we move that to Schedule section. However we can keep it in About the role but then Schedule section would be redundant. Better to keep schedule separate. So we can remove that sentence from About the role and put in Schedule. Thus About the role paragraph: Own injection molding process development for bioabsorbable polymer medical devices in a regulated cleanroom. This specialized Principal Manufacturing & Injection Molding Engineer role bridges advanced plastics processing with regulated medical device manufacturing. This position owns the entire lifecycle of finished devices which includes bioabsorbable components — from initial tooling design and scientific process development to component assemblies, equipment qualification, and final packaging. A critical differentiator for this role is deep technical expertise in handling highly sensitive absorbable/bioresorbable polymers (such as PLA, PGA, and PLGA) within an ISO 13485 / FDA-regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. Now Responsibilities: list each responsibility bullet from posting. We need to preserve all. Let's extract responsibilities list: - Establish, optimize, and document robust, repeatable injection molding processes utilizing Scientific Molding principles and Design of Experiments (DOE). - Manage strict process controls tailored to bioabsorbable resins. - Optimize parameters to minimize Inherent Viscosity (IV) loss, strictly control material residence time, and prevent thermal degradation. - Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews for complex, multi-cavity, and micro-molding tools. - Partner with toolmakers to oversee mold construction, modifications, and steel resizing. - Team with manufacturing and quality personnel on a daily basis to review / disposition production defects and provides potential process and/or equipment corrective actions to assure production schedules and quality expectations are met. - Review product field returns to determine root cause of potential manufacturing defects then develop and implement effective corrective actions. - Create and execute engineering studies, DOE, Bill of material updates, and validation documentation for accuracy, statistical validity, and compliance. - Served as lead engineer for molding and automated assembly equipment design specifications, request for quotes, vendor selection activities, equipment design review, FAT, SAT, and validation activities. - Lead Capacity Expansion and Process Improvement Projects to increase yields, reduce scrap, and Improve Product Quality - Author standard operating procedures (SOPs), design custom manufacturing fixtures, and train operators and technicians on new production lines. - Author and execute comprehensive validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for molding machines, automated and manual assemblies, and multi-cavity molds in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820. - Lead risk assessment activities, including the creation and maintenance of PFMEAs. - Conduct root-cause investigations for production anomalies, owning the execution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). We need to keep them as list items. Now Requirements: The posting has "Required Qualifications" bullet: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Also "Preferred Qualifications" list many items. Also "Physical Job Requirements" and "U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship". Also "Visa Sponsors H-1B". Also "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." We need to decide how to split into Requirements, Qualifications, Skills sections. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to allocate content accordingly. We can put: - Requirements: the required qualifications (education/experience) plus maybe physical job requirements? But physical job requirements maybe under Requirements as well. - Qualifications: preferred qualifications. - Skills: specific technical skills like DOE, SPC, Mold Flow analysis, GD&T, PFMEA, Minitab, etc. Also mention software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc. Also mention knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14644, FDA regulations. We also need to include Visa Sponsors H-1B info; maybe under Requirements or Qualifications as a note. We must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all details from those sections. Let's extract the Required Qualifications block: "Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experienceOR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experienceOR PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience." Note missing spaces but we can keep as is. Preferred Qualifications block: "Minimum of 5 - 7 years of injection molding experience, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment, highly preferred.Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.Proven track record working with bioabsorbable or resorbable polymers (PLA, PLGA, PGA) is highly preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T and PFMEA.Significant Plastics manufacturing process experience, Mold Operation, Mold design, Mold Maintenance, Mold Flow analysis,Experience in automated machine design, repair, and troubleshooting.Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel /Word / PowerPoint/ Projects/ AutoCAD/ SolidWorks, etc.)Strong background in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Minitab, and data analysis to evaluate process capability (Cpk).Project management skills to keep projects on trackSelf-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environmentExcellent Interpersonal communication skillsSolid working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14644 (cleanroom standards), and FDA medical device manufacturing regulations." Also "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." Physical Job Requirements: a paragraph about physical demands, but we can include under Requirements maybe. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship: includes statement about H-1B sponsorship for Principal-level roles and above. We need to preserve all that. Thus we can structure:Requirements
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Physical Job Requirements: The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship: At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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)(