Senior Engineering Manager - Warsaw, IN
Medtronic
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Full-Time
$171,200
OfficeManager
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.
Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That’s the Medtronic Mindset — our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.
Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for innovation and new product introductions (NPI) Medtronic’s Spine Operating Unit is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead our talented team at the Warsaw, IN site. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and optimizing New product introduction influencing design for manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the successful launch of life-changing medical devices.
As a Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll provide strategic direction and oversight for engineering projects, guiding cross-functional teams through all phases of planning, development, and implementation. You’ll champion best practices in manufacturing, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge spine technologies and improve patient outcomes worldwide. This role will require about 10-15% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
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.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, providing coaching, development, and performance feedback.
Oversee the design and optimization of manufacturing processes, production layouts, and equipment installations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Drive new product introductions (NPI), collaborating closely with cross-functional partners in development, quality, and operations.
Develop and implement strategies for process improvements, risk mitigation, and cost savings across the site.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Medtronic’s standards for process controls and quality assurance.
Manage capital projects, including technology transfers, equipment validation, and integration of new manufacturing technologies.
Facilitate effective communication and feedback between manufacturing teams, development engineers, quality engineers, and senior management.
Partner with operations leadership to support business growth, continuous improvement initiatives, and future funding strategies.
Represent the site in interactions with contract manufacturers and suppliers, coordinating local visits and collaboration.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in engineering or related field
Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams
Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others to achieve business objectives
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with a track record of driving results
Experience managing through organizational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Skilled at conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and all levels of the organization
Metallurgical background with expertise in material properties and applications
Experience with titanium, cobalt chrome, and the implementation of new technologies
Proficiency with CNC controls and process optimization from a design perspective
Strong understanding of process controls, GD&T, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
Experience with capital equipment projects and technology integration
Proven ability to drive improvements through feedback collection and analysis
Proactive, resilient attitude with adaptability to shifting priorities and high-pressure situations
Experience in a growing or transitioning site environment
Familiarity with contract manufacturer/supplier management
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
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.
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.
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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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
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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.
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