Engineering Program Manager; CTOR - PH - Fridley​/Rice Creek, MN; Onsite

This role is for an Engineering Program Manager (CTOR) who serves as the primary Operations leader for cross‑functional New Product Introduction (NPI) teams, driving the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing.

As part of Medtronic’s Neuroscience portfolio, you will lead Operations strategy and execution from concept through commercialization, partnering across Supply Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Contract Manufacturing, Packaging & Labeling, Sterilization, Global Supply Chain, and Distribution to enable efficient product launches and scalable manufacturing solutions.

• Lead Operations strategy and execution for NPI programs, driving cross‑functional teams to launch new products into manufacturing.
• Establish and manage key metrics, including product cost, yield, capacity, process capability, and risk reduction.
• Develop Design Transfer plans, reports, and supporting commercialization documentation.
• Partner with stakeholders to define manufacturing strategies, including:
  • Manufacturing site selection
  • Distribution strategy
  • Contract manufacturing scope
  • Capacity and capital planning
  • Process validation strategy
  • Supplier selection
  • Pilot line and production scale‑up activities
• Manage Operations plans, budgets, schedules, resources, and cross‑functional dependencies.
• Lead Extended Operations teams to deliver programs on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, regulatory, and NPD requirements.
• Execute and continuously improve Operations strategies that support successful product launches.

• Serve as the Voice of Operations within the Product Development Core Team.
• Influence and align stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and external partners.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Coach team members and provide ongoing feedback and recognition.
• Drive alignment on scope, resources, schedules, costs, and key deliverables.
• Apply structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement methodologies, including DFSS, Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, FTQ, and DRM.
• Negotiate priorities, resolve challenges, and facilitate decisions that support program objectives.

Location: Fridley/Rice Creek, MN (Onsite)

Travel:
25 % domestic/international travel.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development.
• Advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing and/or product development.

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field; MBA preferred.
• Experience in medical device product development and/or manufacturing, with knowledge of applicable FDA, ICH, and IEC regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated experience supporting products throughout the full product lifecycle, from development through commercialization and sustainment.
• Certification in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design Reliability Management (DRM), or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials strongly preferred.
• Proven Operations experience with expertise in one or more areas, such as Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Contract Manufacturing, or Operations Program Management.
• Experience with in highly regulated industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.
• Strong background in structured problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience planning and executing manufacturing process validation activities.
• Demonstrated project engineering and/or program management experience in new product development, manufacturing, or commercialization environments.

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