R&D Engineer II - Supplier Transfers and Cost Savings

About the role

Medtronic is looking for an R&D Engineer II to work closely with local and global stakeholders on supplier transfer and programmatic savings projects. The role covers technical and financial assessment of ideas, business cases and project plans, and manufacturing transfers including supplier interaction, vertical integration, localization, cost optimization and supplier management.

Key responsibilities

• Design or engineering documentation gap assessments, manufacturing print reviews and remediation for RFQ activities
• Take part in ideation workshops, assessing project scope and viability through economic analysis and supplier quote validation
• Create, review and refine 2D drawings and 3D CAD models, and reverse engineer components to recreate CAD models
• Run DFMEA/PFMEA and design reviews, and validate engineering drawings for DFMA, manufacturability, accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical queries and deliver projects on time
• Use engineering change management procedures via PDM/PLM software (e.g. Agile, Windchill)
• Support cost savings proposals with knowledge of financial terms and VAVE proposals

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering, or a Master's in Plastics, Materials or Tool Design preferred
• Minimum 4-8 years of experience in gap assessments, manufacturing print reviews and RFQ remediation
• At least one end-to-end supplier transfer project (components, sub-systems or products)
• PMP training or certification, or equivalent experience

Required skills

• Should costing tools and techniques (DFMA, aPriori) for metals, plastics and electronics
• Six Sigma (DFSS, DMAIC, LSS) and Lean Manufacturing
• VAVE experience and proposal writing
• Power BI, data analytics and Python for process automation
• Knowledge of medical device regulations (MDR, FDA, CE, IEC)

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a flexible benefits package
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)