Sr. R&D Engineer- DRM Black Belt

Job Description

Min Salary USD

94800

Max Salary USD

142200

Travel

Yes, < 25 % of the Time

Careers That Change Lives

The Sr. R&D Engineer DRM Black Belt is responsible for applying and coaching Design, Reliability, Manufacturability (DRM) / Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies for the Diabetes Operational Units product innovation efforts.The individual selected for this role will be responsible for Diabetes-related products such as multiple daily injections (MDI) management, insulin pumps, glucose sensors, and related consumables and accessories. The position will support Diabetes OUs and Corporate DRM's strategy and objectives to achieve critical results and accelerate the rigor and speed of product development. The Senior R&D Engineer will support DRM implementation efforts across Medtronic Diabetess global locations from the Diabetes Headquarters in Northridge, CA.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in process design, development, and qualification, including Test Method Validation (TMV).This individual is experienced in analyzing data using statistical methods and software applications. This position will work across the organization, driving and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of enterprise objectives.

A career at Medtronic is like no other.Were purposeful. Were committed. And were driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

Join a Culture of Collaboration and Innovation!

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned

• Be a subject matter expert in DRM practices and statistical methods (DOE, Capability Analysis, GR&R, Reliability Modeling/Growth), and be proficient in using statistical software applications (Minitab, Reliasoft, Crystal Ball/DiscoverSim or equivalent) to derive insights and understand design margins, process capabilities and trade-offs.
• Understanding the strategy and best practices in DRM/DFSS methods from the Corporate DRM Council and being up to date with industry practices while delivering and facilitating DRM/DFSS training for all levels of the organization (New Employees, Green Belts, Black Belts, and functional leaders).
• Develop dashboards for DRM/DFSS metrics (training metrics, project metrics, assessment results, etc.) to provide visibility and monitor trending to the enterprise.
• Coach DRM/DFSS Green Belt and Black Belt candidates towards successfully applying the methodologies and completing projects and certification.
• Promote and demonstrate DRM/DFSS methods & tools utilization within product development teams across phases of the Product Development Process (PDP) and foment data-driven decisions.
• Conduct and participate in DRM Assessments across global R&D locations to enable measurement of DRM/DFSS across the business and identify and implement gap plan strategies to ensure high maturity growth.
• Recommend improvements to work processes and procedures, design guidelines, systems models, interfaces, systems architectures, and protocols within the Quality System.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other science discipline and 4+ years New Product Development, Engineering or R&D experience

Masters of Science in Engineering or other science discipline and 2+ years New Product Development, Engineering or R&D experience

Nice to Have

• Completion of RM projects or examples of successfully applying DRM in product or process development and improvement efforts.
• Engineering degree in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, OR applied statistics/mathematics.
• Experience in product development in Medical Technology or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO standards.
• Experience developing, deploying, and improving DRM training material according to the organizations needs.
• Experience in database development and metrics reporting (highly desired to have competency developing Power BI dashboards or similar)
• Experience in the application of analytical/statistical methods for improvements in product performance
• Experience and ability to train, lead, mentor, coach, and inspire individuals and teams to significantly impact the use of experience of our customers and the efficiency of our business.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work with others and accomplish goals as an interdependent team member.
• Ability to manage multiple projects according to team prioritization.
• Demonstrated ability as a creative problem solver and comfort in dealing with ambiguity.
• Confidence in applying engineering experience to make pragmatic choices about system design, architecture, and implementation.

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. Lets 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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.

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.