Medtronic’s Spine Operating Unit in Warsaw, IN seeks an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving new product introductions and optimizing manufacturing processes for life-changing medical devices. This role involves overseeing design for manufacturing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration across development, quality, and operations teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading high-performing engineering teams, managing capital projects, and implementing process improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Proficiency with CNC controls, material properties like titanium and cobalt chrome, and a strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing principles are essential. This position requires about 10-15% travel to support project completion and collaboration with contract manufacturers.
Skills
CNC
GD&T
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Titanium
Cobalt Chrome
Metallurgy
Process Optimization
Capital Equipment Projects
Technology Integration
Contract Manufacturer Management
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Conflict Resolution
Feedback Analysis
Manufacturing Processes
Production Layouts
Equipment Installations
What you'll do
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing coaching and performance feedback.
Oversee design and optimization of manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Drive new product introductions by collaborating with cross-functional partners in development and operations.
Develop strategies for process improvements, risk mitigation, and cost savings across the site.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience and 5+ years in managerial roles.
Advanced degree preferred, especially in engineering or a related field.
Proven leadership in developing high-performing engineering teams.
Experience driving new product introductions (NPI) and process improvements.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards.
Expertise in managing capital projects and integrating new manufacturing technologies.
Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and CNC controls.
Market check
Salary context
This
$171,200–$256,800
range sits above
68%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$138,720–$224,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$149,985–$233,550
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.
Medtronic currently has
24 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$135,200–$198,000
across 24 roles with salary data.