Principal Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Principal Process Engineer position will operate within the Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) organization of Medline’s OEM division. This leadership position more specifically supports the Microtek products that fit inside of the division’s portfolio by engaging meaningful challenges and helping bring cutting-edge, sterile medical technologies to market. You’ll be responsible for driving innovative processes, supporting cross-functional initiatives, as well as ensuring good manufacturing and engineering principles are being adhered to throughout the development process.

This position will be located in our state-of-the-art Advanced Design Center, which means you get to work on a team that is tasked to accelerate growth with better customer engagement, speed to market and first run quality. This is a highly technical role focused on collaboratively working with Product Design Engineers and Manufacturing Process Development to execute new product introductions from concept to product launch. In turn, you will shape your career in a growth-focused organization that values innovation and continuous improvement and you will be given the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and ideas.

This position will be located in Eagan, MN.

Job Description

Develops a knowledge and understanding of products / systems / services, customers and customer needs of business area supported.

Conducts feasibility studies, determines manpower and cost estimates, and develops engineering criteria.

Performs analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components.

Activities lead to new or improved products, processes, systems or methods which have significant impact potential.

Apply extensive expertise as a generalist and / or specialist utilizing complex scientific analysis, project management, manufacturing excellence and other relevant theory and concepts.

Helps develop manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors, soliciting observations from team members.

Provides direction and guidance regarding manufacturing requirements during the product development process, assuring product compatibility for manufacturing operations with a strong focus on process safety.

Responsible for hitting new product introduction key performance metrics (quality and cost) and supporting the technical transfer to manufacturing sites.

Communicate and interact with others throughout the organization in a way that builds effective working relationships.

Able to clearly communicate ideas both orally and in writing including delivering presentations in a formal setting to executive management.

Ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Automation).

10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (Process or Manufacturing Engineering preferred).

Highly motivated to innovate manufacturing process with technologies and automation.

Effective oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Medical Device experience.

Working knowledge of ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 Knowledge of state of the art manufacturing technologies, including Manufacturing Executional Systems (MES) systems and automation.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position :

$100,360.00 - $150,800.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and / or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click

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• . For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page

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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.