Principal Process Engineer (PVH), Santa Ana, CA

at  Medtronic

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.

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.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.
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.

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.

MUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in Engineering, Science, with 5 years of managerial experience, OR Advanced degree in Engineering, Science or technical discipline with 5 years of managerial experience

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Principal Process Development Engineer . This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Support new product development by designing and developing manufacturing processes for new products that facilitate ease of manufacturing while producing quality, cost effective products with optimized yields.
• Pilot Line Development: Design manufacturing sequence of operations/workflow and specifications for equipment/tooling to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Feasibility Studies: Perform feasibility studies that explore new process technologies and evaluate its potential for application to catheter manufacturing. Analyze results and make recommendations.
• Equipment and Fixture Development: Identify equipment and fixture needs within pilot line and/or manufacturing operations. Design and develop equipment and fixture requirements and its process parameters where applicable. Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to realize design and ensure it meets specified requirements.
• Qualification and Validation: Generate and execute plans for equipment qualification and process validation. Develop plans to evaluate process capability. Perform test method development and validation. Apply six sigma methodologies as appropriate.
• Defines and generates all required documentation in support of manufacturing products and processes. These includes designing and writing engineering protocols in compliance with GMPs and internal procedures, FMECAs, reports, manufacturing instructions and procedures. Use of appropriate six sigma methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOEs), Gage R&R, and other statistical tools as necessary. Provides in depth analysis of issues or problems and implements process improvements to enhance performance of the job area.
• Collaborates with product development teams to support new product development or existing product line extensions/modifications by ensuring new products or manufacturing processes are designed to facilitate ease of manufacturing and to produce quality, cost effective products with optimized yields. Communicates with senior internal groups and frequent interaction with external groups (i.e. vendors, suppliers, etc.).
• Develops cost benefit analyses and implements process improvements initiatives to reduce and/or optimize product costs.
• Domestic and international travel anticipated up to 25%