We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 May 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

The Manufacturing Engineer I will be based at Medtronic’s Warsaw, Indiana site – part of a long standing manufacturing hub often referred to as the Orthopedic Capital of the World. The Warsaw campus is a cornerstone of Medtronic’s orthopedic and cranial/spinal technologies manufacturing, producing highly regulated, life changing medical devices in a fast paced production environment. In this role, you will partner closely with production, quality, and operations teams to support daily manufacturing activities, drive process improvements, and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Medtronic and regulatory standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early career engineer to build a strong foundation in medical device manufacturing within a collaborative, engineering driven site. The Manufacturing Engineer I will be supported by experienced engineers and leaders, gaining hands on exposure to continuous improvement, process optimization, and cross functional problem solving. Your work will directly contribute to products that alleviate pain, restore health, and improve patient outcomes around the world.

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.

• Provides on-going shop floor support for all machining, metal finishing and assembly methods for assigned product lines.
• Partner with Project Engineer and determine Make vs. Buy decisions.
• Participate in print review, partner with Quality Engineering on determining gages and measurement procedures.
• May determine appropriate machine platform for product and review any necessary capital equipment requirements.
• Creates conceptual designs for fixtures, gages and special cutting tools. May conduct tool design reviews with Tooling Team personnel, purchasing personnel and outside tool suppliers.  May determine outsourcing decisions as appropriate.
• Completes activities of the change control policy and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system in accordance with Medtronic Corporate CAPA system.
• Completes activities of Lean Sigma projects and process improvements.
• May represent Warsaw on new product launch activities and transfer of product.
• Initiates drawing changes with the product design engineer to improve manufacturing quality and reduce costs.
• May provide tooling selection input in partnership with the CNC Programmer to ensure existing tool maps. Troubleshoots CNC programming problems on the production floor. Coordinates necessary program changes with the appropriate CNC Programmer.
• Provides technical support to purchasing personnel and suppliers by interpreting product drawings, initiating the development of manufacturing drawings and resolving technical production problems.
• Proactively execute and support development of validation/qualifications studies.  Determine strategy with appropriate teams and ensure that groups are involved early on in the needs of the engineering group.
• Responsible for the investigation of change requests received in the Manufacturing Engineering department, their rejection or approval, development and implementation of any process changes and proper documentation of any such changes.
• Working with the appropriate groups; maintains manufacturing process sheets for all machining, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Makes appropriate changes in manufacturing methods, processes and Manufacturing Process Planning documentation when dictated by engineering drawing changes. Documents all changes through the appropriate change control system.
• Resolves technical production problems on assigned product lines in machining, metal finishing and assembly operations working with shop employees and quality personnel.
• Coordinates entry of all master data for assigned product lines. This may include Purchase Requests, Capital Appropriation Request, Inventory Approval Forms, Material Masters, Bills of Material, routings, production versions, work centers, and document information records.
• Coordinates update of production order data as needed
• Initiates improvements in current manufacturing methods and processes to improve part quality, schedule performance and to reduce manufacturing costs.   
• Trains shop employees on improvements to manufacturing methods, products and new production equipment.
• Travel as required for company business transactions.
• May partner with Quality in risk management activities (i.e.: PFMEA)
• Provide periodic updates of assigned projects to senior management, maintain project documentation, project plans, action item registers and actively manage risks related to cost, quality and schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice To Have

• Basic working knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDD 93/42/EEC, PAL, CMDR, and 21 CFR Part 820) and an understanding of how compliance impacts day‑to‑day manufacturing and engineering activities
• Awareness of quality and regulatory expectations within a medical device manufacturing environment, including when and how to leverage available resources to assess compliance impact and ensure adherence to established procedures
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Eagerness to learn and expand responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement activities

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):$69,600.00 - $104,400.00

 

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. 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.