Principal Manufacturing Engineer - OEE/SPC

About the role

We engineer the extraordinary to improve the lives of patients around the world. As a Principal Manufacturing Engineer focused on OEE and SPC, you will play a key role in advancing operational excellence across our manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

• Lead OEE and SPC deployment across manufacturing lines and processes
• Drive improvements in manufacturing performance, quality, and efficiency using a systems-based approach
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to plan, implement, and sustain operational improvements
• Coach teams on OEE and SPC methodologies, KPI standards, and continuous improvement practices
• Support process design, equipment optimization, and production readiness to meet business and regulatory requirements
• Cook up with internal teams, suppliers, and consultants to deliver implementation milestones
• Provide onsite leadership, including Hypercare support, to ensure adoption, data accuracy, and long-term sustainability

Requirements

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of Operations, Manufacturing or Quality experience OR Master’s Degree with 5+ years OR PhD with 3+ years of experience
• Nice to have Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience deploying OEE/SPC projects
• Experience with Continuous Improvement
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification

Qualifications

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.

Skills

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

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

Pay

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.

Schedule

At Medtronic, we’re working a minimum of 4 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.