ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER – NORTHRIDGE, CA (on-site)

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This is a highly visible and impactful role in the Diabetes manufacturing networks and overall, to the Diabetes business. The Engineering Program Manager will also serve as a strategic partner to Northridge Manufacturing Leadership. Main responsibility includes overseeing governance of the program management office portfolio (PMO) for execution on medium to large scale programs/projects for commercial product lines within manufacturing plant. The candidate will own the overall portfolio of projects related to manufacturing and oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, cross functional team, and management in relation to schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk management, issue resolution and compliance to internal quality requirements.

The Engineering Program Manager coaches, and reviews the work of a team of technical professionals and/or vendors who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to ask critical questions without being the subject matter expert Influences across functions and businesses while balancing divergent objectives to gain cooperation of other parties on program objectives and execution plans. The role also includes directly project managing impactful medium-large scale operation projects. Employ DMAIC, Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and other appropriate methodologies to define problem statements, conduct voice of the customer/business, establish current state, identify waste, propose future state, manage stakeholders, and utilize change management to ensure effective adoption of improvements by end users. This is an in-person full-time position and may require travel less than 10% of the time.

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

Our strategy is to become a holistic diabetes management company focused on making a real difference in outcomes and cost. We want to transform healthcare toward value-based models by driving both product and business model innovation with the goal of elevating patient experience, improving clinical outcomes and lowering the total cost of care for our customers.

Visit www.medtronicdiabetes.com to see an overview of the products in our Diabetes product portfolio. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. To learn more, we invite you to visit Medtronic Benefits (https://benefits.medtronic.com/)

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result — and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. To learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic Click Here (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/about/careers/diversity-inclusion.html)

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products or software systems.

• May develop, evaluate, implement and maintain technical quality assurance and control systems or reliability systems and standards pertaining to materials, techniques, or company products. - Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.

• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, processes or products.

• Directs the development of new concepts from initial design to market release.

• Manages feasibility studies of the design to determine if capable of functioning as intended.

• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of research and development. - Organizes the coordination of activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.

• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Engineering experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant Engineering experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience in medical device manufacturing or manufacturing in highly regulated industry/environment.

• Green Belt Certified- Black Belt Certified a plus.

• PMP certified.

• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and technical competency.

• Prior knowledge and experience value stream mapping and lean manufacturing.

• Prior knowledge and experience in AutoCAD/Solidworks in drafting plant layouts, manufacturing fixtures, engineering drawings, automation etc.

• Demonstrated communication skills in presenting information effectively and collaborating with different cross functional groups to achieve work objectives.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

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.

Min Salary

128400

Max Salary

192600

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