R-D Engineer II
Core
R&D Engineer II leading supplier transfers, programatic savings projects, and vertical integrations to optimize costs and manufacturing processes for medical device components. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R72457-r-d-engineer-ii-at-medtronic)
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/production engineering specialist (cost optimization & supplier management)
Builds
Medical device components (metals, plastics, electronics) and optimized manufacturing workflows
Domain
Healthcare technology / Medical devices / Manufacturing engineering
Required skills
Reverse engineering, CAD design (2D/3D), DFMEA/PFMEA, Engineering Change management, Should costing (DFMA/aPriori), Six Sigma (DFSS/DMAIC), Lean Manufacturing, VAVE, Process automation (AI/ML), Data analytics (Power BI, Python)
Preferred skills
PMP certification, Advanced degree in Plastics/Material/Tool design
Technologies
PDM/PLM (Agile, Windchill), Power BI, Python, 3D scanning tools
Responsibilities
Design or engineering documentation gap assessments and manufacturing print reviews; Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical queries and validate quotes; Create and review 2D drawings and 3D CAD models; Perform reverse engineering to recreate CAD models; Conduct DFMEA/PFMEA and design reviews to mitigate risks; Manage engineering changes using PDM/PLM software; Automate manufacturing workflows using AI/ML technologies; Analyze data and create dashboards for cost savings reporting.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC