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A Day in the LifeCranial & Spinal Technologies develops therapies and technologies that support the treatment of complex cranial and spinal conditions. The operating unit partners across research and development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams to bring new products from concept through commercialization while ensuring quality, supply continuity, and operational scalability.
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This role is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and is an onsite position. Up to 10% travel is expected to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and cross-functional program activities.
The Senior Engineering Program Manager serves as the Operations leader for new product introduction (NPI) programs, providing end-to-end accountability for operational readiness, manufacturing strategy, supplier readiness, design transfer, commercialization, and launch execution. This role aligns cross-functional teams around program objectives, drives risk mitigation and recovery actions, and ensures operational plans support business, quality, and customer commitments.
Primary Responsibilities- Lead Operations strategy and execution for new product introduction programs from development through commercialization and hypercare.
- Develop and maintain integrated Operations plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and readiness milestones aligned to overall program objectives.
- Define manufacturing, supplier, capacity, and network strategies to support product launch, scalability, and long-term business goals.
- Drive design transfer, production readiness, validation activities, launch planning, and supply continuity across internal and external partners.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks related to cost, quality, capacity, supply, and schedule; escalate issues with recommended recovery actions.
- Lead cross-functional teams including Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, Technical Sourcing, Packaging, Service, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and Manufacturing.
- Establish operational performance metrics and use data-driven decision-making to improve execution, predictability, and launch readiness.
- Support commercialization activities through hypercare and transition programs to sustaining operations with documented ownership and lessons learned.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, or new product introduction experience OR Master's degree with 5+ years of engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, or new product introduction experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional technical programs from development through commercialization.
- Experience managing project schedules, resource plans, budgets, risks, and executive-level program reviews.
- Experience partnering with manufacturing sites, suppliers, and external partners to support product launches or operational readiness.
- Experience in regulated industries with product development, design transfer, validation, or manufacturing readiness activities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in medical device, life sciences, healthcare technology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process validation, equipment qualification, and supplier readiness activities.
- Experience leading new product introduction programs involving multiple manufacturing sites and external suppliers.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational excellence practices.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management training.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job RequirementsThe 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.
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.
Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$171,200.00 - $256,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
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