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

The Sr Engineering Director position has the primary responsibility, ownership and authority as the Released Product Engineering/Management leader for the combined Cardiac Surgery (CS) and Aortic (A) organization. Reporting to the R&D VP, this position will be focused on operational excellence, development processes, and continuous improvement for the Cardiac Surgery & Aortic R&D sustaining organizations. This position will be responsible to develop a proactive and responsive team to execute initiatives, effective and timely execution of deliverables, and provide critical training and strategies.

This position will be critical in the development and deployment of strategy that aligns with the OU strategies and initiatives to ensure programs are completed on time and meet functional and operational goals including Quality, Manufacturability and Performance. Key partners and stakeholders include Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing, Finance and other CS functions as required.

We’re seeking a seasoned Senior Engineering Director to lead the sustaining efforts for the Cardiac Surgery and Aortic commercial portfolio.  This position will be responsible (but not limited to) oversee and manage the operational aspects of RPE/RPM, including resource and portfolio planning tools, released product metrics / analytics, compliance & cost savings initiatives and geo expansion of NPD programs.  This individual will lead the RPM board, develop relationships and coordinate strategies with cross functional leaders, enterprise groups and other key drivers and stakeholders related to continuous improvement. 

As the RPE/RPM leader, you will serve as the strategic glue between sustaining activities, programs, and business needs.  This requires you to navigate deep technical interdependencies, influence cross functional partners, refine product requirements, and provide the overarching coordination necessary to ensure commercial products are aligned.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight: 

• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of Cardiac Surgery & Aortic product portfolio.  Lead an organization (25+) across multiple facilities to achieve objectives, developing their capabilities and industry/organizational awareness to support the R&D release product engineering & release product management teams.
• Accountable for overall design focused program execution and for daily tasks supporting commercially release product support.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of the RPE/RPM, including resource and portfolio planning tools, released product metrics / analytics and geo expansions activities.
• Financial acumen and understanding of related AOP & financial forecasting tools (i.e., 10Q, AOP, etc) timelines.  Will be accountable for annual budgets execution. 
• Serve as the primary liaison between OU leadership and cross functional RPM teams to ensure seamless delivery across the portfolio.
• Provide system administration and technical support for applications essential to RPE/RPM operation and communication, utilizing platforms such as ResourceFirst, Sharepoint, PowerBI.  Ensure appropriate technology advancements and improvements are evaluated to meet efficiency and effectiveness goals.

Portfolio Governance: 

• Establish objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets for multiple therapies.  Assume Financial stewardship of the portfolio. Budget and manage operating expenses and enforce appropriate cost controls and financial discipline.

Risk & Resolution: 

• Identify complex, undefined issues that impact multiple business therapies. Use significant conceptualization and reasoning skills to develop resolutions that meet productivity and quality goals. 

Executive Influence: 

• principal spokesperson for these RPM board, conducting high-level briefings for senior R&D and CS leadership on critical outcomes and strategic proposals.
• Serve as a single point of contact for design-related sustaining initiatives and quality metrics related to development processes and cross-functional best practices.
• Provide support for escalations within the various therapies. 

Process Innovation: 

• Continuously improve entire systems and procedures that affect program management across the organization.  Drive a culture/environment of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Deliver quarterly updates for Quality Project Reviews (QPRs) on sustaining programs, quality performance, actions, & recommendations.  
• Develop roadmap of improvement ideas and efforts based on broad stakeholder inputs, gathering feedback from multiple functional sources.

Talent Development:

• Solicit feedback on the performance of products and teams, including quality, compliance, and business areas, to identify themes to be addressed via training and education, revising strategy and content to address current and future needs
• Develop tools and processes to develop released product development process and team effectiveness.

Leadership Expectations:

• Develop tools and processes to develop released product development process and team effectiveness.
• A Master of Complexity: You have a proven track record of managing multi-workstream programs where continuous improvement, root cause analysis, compliance, regulatory and clinical needs intersect. 
• An Influencer: You excel at gaining support for strategic programs across multiple therapies and in environments with competing objectives and perspectives. 
• A Visionary Leader: You can lead diverse team of technical contributors, providing direction and accountability.
• A Strategic Thinker: You don't just execute; you assess business strategy and recommend strategics changes or new initiatives.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile:

• Baccalaureate with minimum of 15+ years of engineering experience with 10+ years of managerial experience with 10+ years of relevant functional management experience OR advanced degree with a minimum 13 years prior relevant experience, with 10+ years of relevant functional management experience.

• Minimum of 12+ years of strategic management experience leading cross functional teams in a matrixed organization. 
• 10+ years of Quality, Operations or R&D experience in utilizing PDP process and sustaining / commercially released product support role.

• Highly skilled in organizing work for unstructured problems or execution tasks 

• Ability to effectively interface and communicate with employees at all organizational levels 

• Ability to operate in a leadership capacity, handling high-pressure requirements and intricate organizational interdependencies 

• Exceptional influencing and interpersonal skills, negotiating, managing change, resolving conflict 

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in engineering and/or scientific discipline
• Medical device industry experience, preferably in the area of cardiac / cardiovascular disease

• Strong understanding of cross-functional business operations/operations. 

• Mastery within a technical discipline or broad expertise across multiple related medical device disciplines 

• Strong understanding of medical device regulations and Design Controls regulations (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, etc.) 

• Experience in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) or equivalent design/manufacturing process improvement initiative 

About Medtronic:
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.  We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

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. (ADA-United States of America).  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. Learn more about our benefits here.  

LTI Eligible: This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here.

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.  Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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):$223,200.00 - $334,800.00

 

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 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.