We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Apr 2026

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Today, we’re partnering across the industry to confront systemic healthcare challenges – this requires bold leadership. If you want a challenging, energizing, rewarding career that changes lives, join us. Help us bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

At Medtronic, we must work with a sense of purpose and ownership, knowing there is a human life on the other side of every decision.

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. This role is based in Warsaw, Indiana with an expectation of working 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.

The Manufacturing Engineering Director role is critical to leading the Engineering organization through the Warsaw Operations’ planned growth and expansion. The position is responsible for driving innovation and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, while establishing a clear vision for developing a world-class manufacturing site in Warsaw, Indiana. This leader will serve as the primary point of contact with Medtronic R&D teams, representing the needs, capabilities, and strategic priorities of the Warsaw Operation.

At Medtronic, Engineers are indispensable to achieving our Mission. That’s why we empower you to bring the best of your experience to bear on our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Apply your existing skills and develop new ones, with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to continue to develop your expertise.

As the Manufacturing Engineering Director, you will:

• Guide, deploy, and execute the Medtronic Performance System (MPS), our “one best way” methodology and tools that support our holistic operational excellence program.

• Lead, form, mentor, develop and coach an engineering team on meeting / exceeding performance expectations.

• Schedule and coordinate multiple projects to drive the resolution of line-down situations.

• Participate in establishing project objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets.

• Lead or participate in the appropriation of funds for projects through the preparation and approval of capital expenditure requests.

• Communicate and lead meetings with internal /external suppliers and stakeholders.

• Interface with Senior Management to communicate/report progress and receive strategic updates impacting projects.

• Conceive and propose creative solutions to solve difficult external manufacturing constraints.

• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing processes and technologies to find opportunities for improvement and develop action plans for execution.

• Organize the coordination of activities with outside suppliers to improve yield or reduce quality risks.

• Ensure the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience OR

• Advanced Degree and 8 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.

• Ability to be on site at the Warsaw, IN manufacturing facility 5 days/week with up to 20% travel.

Nice to Have:

Leadership & Change Management

• Demonstrated ability to lead, energize, and influence change at all levels of a complex organization.

• Proven experience leading cross‑functional, multi‑site, or multi‑regional initiatives.

• Track record of driving organizational change resulting in measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) KPIs.

Manufacturing & Technical Expertise

• Strong foundation in machining complex geometry products using Milling, Mill‑Turn, and Swiss machining platforms.

• Solid working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience with 3D metal printing or additive manufacturing technologies is a plus.

Operational Excellence

• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead or support Lean transformation initiatives.

• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.

Quality & Regulatory Experience

• Experience working in an FDA‑regulated or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of quality systems and associated documentation requirements.

• Experience with preventative and corrective action (CAPA) processes.

• Understanding of equipment and process qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Industry Experience

• Prior experience in the medical device industry preferred.

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$194,400.00 - $291,600.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.