Manufacturing Engineer II - Injection Molding

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will support injection molding operations for the Neuro Modulation and Pelvic Health portfolio, focusing on maintaining process performance, improving yield, and ensuring equipment and tooling operate with peak efficiency. This role requires a background in plastics and injection molding and a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for injection molding processes to maintain and improve yield and product quality.
• Evaluate and maintain mold components—including cavities, mold bases, and core pins—impacting process output.
• Partner with external vendors to manage mold maintenance and spare parts for timely repairs and availability.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for efficiency and scalability.
• Optimize machine and equipment layouts to enhance workflow and productivity within the facility.
• Develop and refine process sequences and tooling specifications that affect product performance.
• Adapt equipment and process designs to align with real‑world production conditions.
• Incorporate inspection and testing requirements into production processes as needed.
• Monitor equipment performance and lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Apply and develop statistical process control (SPC) methods to improve consistency and reduce variation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to provide design‑for‑manufacturability (DFM) guidance to engineering teams.
• Ensure all processes comply with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO).

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience, OR an advanced degree with 0 years related work experience.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, the degree must satisfy the requirements of 8C.F.R. §214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).

• Hands‑on experience with injection molding and plastics processing.
• Experience supporting medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of mold tooling, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SPC, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience working with external vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to analyze data and drive data‑informed decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.

The responsibilities include independently mobile work, operation of a computer, and interaction with peers and co‑workers. The physical demands described in the responsibilities section represent the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. For specific work conditions, please contact your manager or local HR.

Salary range for U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico): $83,200.00 – $ USD. This position is eligible for Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.