Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

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.

A Day in the Life

As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will ensure end-to-end implementation of supplier transfer project which includes project management activities.

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

• Review and validate engineering drawings for Manufacturability, Accuracy and Completeness as per the latest Engineering standards.
• Apply knowledge of medical device regulations and execute gap assessments, manufacturing print reviews and remediation activities.
• Participate in ideation activities to assess project scoping and viability through economic analysis, conflict analysis and supplier quote validation.
• Experienced in product sustenance engineering activities with expertise across design, manufacturing, production processes and regulatory compliance. Skilled in coordinating with suppliers to resolve technical queries, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Conduct, review and update models for tol-stackup studies and dimensional variation analysis (1D/2D) using Creo-CETol OR other tools.
• Apply project management skills to plan, schedule, and monitor project activities efficiently ensuring FTR & OTD excellence.
• Collaborate with global stake holders across regions like category managers, sourcing, PM and other cross functional teams as per the project needs.
• Review and validate PPAP reports received from supplier and assess if the technical specifications are met.
• Well versed with Engineering Change management procedures using PDM/PLM Software  (Agile, Windchill, etc.,)
• DFMEA/PFMEA and design reviews to assess and mitigate design & Mfg risks.
• Develop and refine detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to support project requirements.
• Design Remediation (Engineering Specification Gap Assessment).
• Assist in developing Master Validation Plans, including process flow, OQ, and PQ.
• Perform CPK (Process Capability Index) and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) studies.
• Conduct criticality analysis to ensure process reliability and quality.

Must Have Skill:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/production engineering with Min 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in DFM&A principles and manufacturing methods for plastics, metals, and packaging components & Systems.
• Proven experience in analyzing project feasibility for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Proficiency in CAD - Creo/SolidWorks and PLM/PDM tools (preferably Windchill).
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, including planning, tracking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong verbal & presentation skills for effective collaboration with global teams.
• Well versed with MS PowerPoint, Excel for reports preparation, data analysis/advance operations.
• Proficient in conducting Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Skilled in performing detailed Root Cause Analysis to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement. Nice to have
• Should costing experience with metals and plastic commodities.
• Experience working with electronic components and their design specifications.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies (DFSS/DMAIC) for data analysis, root cause identification and process design/improvements.
• Hands-on experience in reverse engineering components to recreate CAD models and extract design intent using advanced inspection techniques (e.g., 3D scanning, measurement tools).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve process flow, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Minitab, Statistical analysis
• VAVE experience for cost down project execution and certification (SAVE/INVEST)
• GD&T Certification
• PMP trained/ Certified

 

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. 

 

 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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 called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here  

Experience Level

Senior Level