We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Feb 2025

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

Medtronic is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to join our dynamic Billerica, MA team. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for process optimization, system improvements, and driving operational efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, improve quality, and help us continue to provide innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.

As an Industrial Engineer II, you will apply your engineering skills to identify and solve complex problems in our production systems, making data-driven decisions to streamline processes, increase productivity, and maintain high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

·Process Optimization: Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reduce waste. Implement Lean and Six Sigma principles to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

·Data Analysis: Utilize statistical methods and data analytics to evaluate production processes, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions. Provide detailed reports and analysis to leadership to guide decision-making.

·Workflow Design: Develop and implement efficient workflows and layouts that enhance product flow, minimize downtime, and ensure maximum utilization of resources.

·Project Leadership: Lead and support cross-functional improvement projects, managing timelines, budgets, and scope while ensuring alignment with Medtronic’s strategic goals.

·Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to implement process improvements and troubleshoot production issues. Provide technical expertise and support to ensure smooth operations.

·Root Cause Analysis: Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes of process inefficiencies or quality issues and implement corrective actions.

·Documentation & Compliance: Ensure that process changes and improvements are documented accurately, and comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, FDA).

·Training & Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to team members on process improvement methodologies and tools, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement is fostered.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

·Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience

OR

·Advanced Degree

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

·2+ years of experience in industrial engineering or process optimization within a manufacturing or operations environment (experience in medical device manufacturing is a plus).

·Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement processes.

·Experience with data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, SPC).

·Proficient in workflow design, capacity planning, and time study techniques.

·Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.

·Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

·Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

·Experience in the medical device industry or other highly regulated environments.

·Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher certification).

·Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

·Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA) and how they impact engineering and manufacturing processes.

·Project management experience and familiarity with tools like MS Project or similar.

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.

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):$76,000.00 - $114,000.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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 90,000+ 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.