Manufacturing Engineer I

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Cranial & Spine Manufacturing Engineering function in Humacao, Puerto Rico supports new product introduction and manufacturing readiness by developing and improving processes, equipment, tooling, production layouts, and process controls to ensure consistent product quality and manufacturing performance. This Manufacturing Engineer I role partners with engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to translate product and design requirements into robust, scalable manufacturing solutions for new product launches and process transfers. This position is based onsite in Humacao, Puerto Rico and requires less than 25% travel.                     The Manufacturing Engineer I will support the development, implementation, validation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for Cranial & Spine new product introduction activities and ongoing operations. The role will evaluate process flows, equipment, tooling, inspection requirements, and production readiness while supporting process qualification, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance. Primary Responsibilities • Support new product introduction activities by developing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, processing, and material handling. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product and design requirements into manufacturable process solutions. • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment configurations, tooling, and sequences of operations to support product launch and process transfer readiness. • Evaluate machinery, equipment, and tooling performance and implement corrective actions for identified issues and deficiencies. • Support process development and qualification activities, including process controls and Statistical Process Control (SPC) where applicable. • Define manufacturing procedures and incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans. • Provide engineering input on design concepts and specifications to improve manufacturability, equipment utilization, and production efficiency. • Analyze equipment arrangements and production layouts to improve manufacturing flow, efficiency, and productivity. • Support manufacturing documentation, compliance requirements, and regulatory expectations for new and existing processes. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 0 years of relevant experience. • Ability to work onsite in Humacao, Puerto Rico. • Ability to travel less than 25%. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering. • Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience in manufacturing engineering, new product introduction, process development, equipment, or tooling. • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, or statistical manufacturing methods. • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies. • Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), medical device manufacturing, or manufacturing in a regulated environment. • Exposure to process validation, transfer activities, or launch support in an NPI setting . For Baccalaureate d