R-D Engineer II

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 As R&D Engineer II you will collaborate closely with stakeholders on the assigned tasks and projects including your local and global counterparts to ensure timely and successful completion of the assignments. You will involve leading medium to high complexity supplier transfers and programatic savings projects, focusing on vertical integrations, localization, cost optimizations and supplier management assignments. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Design or engineering documentation gap assessments, manufacturing print reviews and remediation activities for RFQ activities. Participate in ideation workshops to assess project scoping and viability through economic analysis and supplier quote validation for programatic savings projects. Experienced in product sustenance engineering activities with expertise across design, manufacturing methods (Stamping, Plastics, Packaging,PDC parts), production processes and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of medical device regulations (MDR,FDA,CE,IEC). Skilled in coordinating with suppliers to resolve technical queries, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery. Create, Review and refine 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to support project requirements. Hands-on experience in reverse engineering components to recreate CAD models and extract design intent using 1D principals and advanced inspection techniques (e.g., 3D scanning, measurement tools). DFMEA/PFMEA and design reviews to assess and mitigate design & Manufacturing risks. Review and validate engineering drawings for DFMA, Manufacturability, Accuracy and Completeness as per the latest Engineering standards. Well versed with Engineering Change management procedures using PDM/PLM Softwares (Agile, Windchill, etc.,) Well versed with MS and Power BI tools for reporting, data analysis and dashboard creation purpose. Hands on experience in process/Manufacturing workflow automation using latest technologies including AI/ML, Good understanding and application of financial terms used for cost savings opportunities during project scoping and proposal creations. Required Knowledge and Experience : Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Production engineering with minimum of 4-8 years of relevant experience on gap assessments, manufacturing print reviews and remediation activities for RFQ activities. Hands on experience in Should costing experience (DFMA/aPriori) for metals, plastic and electronics components. Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies (DFSS/DMAIC/LSS) for problem solving and cost/process/design improvements projects. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve process flow, and enhance operational efficiency. VAVE experience for cost down project execution and certification (SAVE/INVEST). PMP trained/ Certified. Advance degree (PG/Masters) in Plastics, Material, Tool design,etc. Knowledge of PowerBI, Data analytics, Python for process automation. Excellent interpersonal, influence management, and conflict resolution skills. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. 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