Mechanical Engineering Manager

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 Join Medtronic as a Mechanical Engineering Manager, play a key role in the design and development of innovative mechanical and electromechanical medical products and systems across Research and Technology (R&T), New Product Development (NPD), and Released Product Engineering (RPE). You will lead and develop a team of experienced Mechanical Engineers responsible for the R&D efforts within Cranial and Spinal Technologies Platform/Solutions organization. You will provide both people and technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, from early concepts and feasibility through detailed design, verification, design transfer, production support, and post-market product improvements. The team operates in a highly regulated environment and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality mechanical and electromechanical solutions in accordance with applicable medical device development processes and Quality System requirements. You will work in a global matrixed organization and collaborate regularly with colleagues, managers, technical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders across international sites. The role is responsible for directing professional employees, managing engineering functions, and driving business objectives. The role is primarily performed on-site in Caesarea due to the hands-on, hardware-oriented nature of the work. Primary Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers, including goal setting, performance management, regular one-on-one meetings, and career development. Plan, prioritize, and direct mechanical engineering activities across sustaining engineering, platform improvements, and new product development. Provide technical leadership for the development of complex mechanical and electromechanical medical devices from concept through verification, design transfer, and production readiness. Ensure engineering activities and documentation comply with Design Control, Quality System requirements, internal procedures, and applicable medical device regulations. Lead technical investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and improvements related to released products and production. Manage resources and priorities across multiple projects while supporting program schedules, product quality, and business objectives. Collaborate with global and cross-functional partners, including Systems, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Service, and Program Management. Coordinate activities with suppliers, consultants, and manufacturing partners to support development, production, and timely delivery. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Proven people-management experience leading a mechanical development team within an R&D organization, including responsibility for performance management, employee development, work prioritization, and delivery. Strong experience developing mechanical and electromechanical products, including mechanisms, precision assemblies, and complex systems. Experience supporting products across multiple lifecycle stages, including new product development, design transfer, sustaining engineering, and released-product support. Strong knowledge of mechanical design, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability and assembly. Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed organization. Preferred Qualifications: People-management experience in the medical device industry and/or within a global organization. Experience with Design Control, verification and validation, risk management, and regulated product-development processes. Experience with robotic systems, surgical platforms, capital equipment, or complex electromechanical systems. Familiarity with SolidWorks, PLM systems, and Engineering Change Management processes. Experience working with geographically distributed teams, external suppliers, and manufacturing partners. 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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com . Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package 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 called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).