Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55443, USA
Listed on 2026-07-11
Listing for:
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Minnesota, Brooklyn Park*
* ** Workplace Flexibility:
Onsite*
* ** _For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. _*
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Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.
Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our
Purpose:
** Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.*
* Learn more about Life at Olympus:
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** Job Description*
* Leads the development and execution of manufacturing strategy and technical activities required to support manufacturing line development, equipment implementation, and process optimization for volume growth. Drives the scale-up of production capacity through duplication of manufacturing lines, including equipment development, validation, and implementation. Supports ongoing cost improvement initiatives across components and manufacturing processes to meet demand requirements. Drives continuous improvement in manufacturing performance, leads complex projects, and influences engineering teams to align with business objectives.
Supports product redesign efforts focused on cost optimization through design improvements and automation development.
** Job Duties*
* + Works closely with Engineering leadership to develop, drive, and sustain new business development strategies and opportunities within engineering and operations
+ Drive system changes (GWIs, GSOP forms) and business systems (Line Balance, work content tools)
+ Lead development of validation documentation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
+ Develop and implement capacity planning, cost improvement and facilities layout for equipment moves and additions
+ Develop programs for training operations and engineering (Knowledge Sharing)
+ Develop and implement discussions with resources such as suppliers and Olympus sites to develop new business opportunities
+ Lead assessment strategy for process capabilities, prioritize process improvement opportunities. Innovate and lead process improvement activities
+ Leadership of global cross functional high visibility projects
+ Follows GWI's, GSOP and owns MP's to ensure control of product/process design
+ Other duties as assigned
** Job Requirements*
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* Required:
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* + A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in science/engineering or equivalent discipline.
+ A minimum of 10 years with varying technical experience.
+ Strong business acumen.
+ Operations metrics understanding with proven process improvement examples.
+ Strong project management and mentoring of less experienced engineering teams.
+ Ability to effectively communicate up and down within the OSTA organization.
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Competencies:
Communication, Leadership, Mentoring, Team Building
+ Up to 5-10% percent international and domestic travel
** Why join Olympus?*
* We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.
** Equitable Offerings you can count on:*
* + Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)
* with company match
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
+ 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
+ Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
+ Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
+ Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
* + 12 Paid Holidays
+ On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center*
* ** Connected Culture you can embrace:*
* + Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
+ Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
+ Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
+ Employee Resource Groups
+ Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
+ Paid Educational Assistance
* US Only
** Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
** Are you ready to be a part of our team?*
* Learn more about our benefits and incentives:
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The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $ - $ / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
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