Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Job Title : Product Development / Design Engineer
ID# : J-xxxx
Department : Engineering and Operations
Job Description :
The Product Development / Design Engineer is responsible for designing and engineering medical and nonmedical products. This person will work closely with the Engineering Manager. This position includes interfacing with clients including; project status meetings, product development project planning, tracking and reporting. Working with other internal technical teams is a key responsibility, including clinicians, industrial designers, consultants, vendors, quality engineers and other support personnel, as needed. The Product Development / Design Engineer should have experience in the development of products for the medical device / healthcare industry / consumer products. This person should have knowledge of creative concept development, clinical issues, prototype experience, and analytical ability.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include :
Create, experiment with, and evaluate new product conceptsParticipate in project brainstorming meetingsCapable of designing initial prototypes of specific conceptsCapable of developing and executing clinical and engineering testing protocolsCapable of troubleshooting and debugging prototypesPerform engineering activities, including, ensuring customer requirements are met, maintaining compliance with quality system requirements, and participating in project status meetingsInterface with clients regarding project statusAssure project proceeds in accordance with the Synectic Design Control system.Perform according to detailed project timeline (start up to project completion).Participate in material, component and device assessment and selection for devices and implantsDevelop and communicate to customers results using Microsoft powerpoint or word, as applicableOrganization RelationshipsThe Product Development / Design Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Manager of the company. The Senior Product Development / Senior Design Engineer works closely with internal and external technical teams such as other engineers, industrial designers, clinicians and vendors.
Job Requirements :
Education and TrainingA minimum of a four year college degree in engineering or science, or equivalent experience, is required. Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills required both with technical and non-technical peopleMinimum of five or more years of demonstrated success in product design and development engineering roles, specifically including the following experience and qualifications :Success in advancement of multiple new product development projects, from project startup through commercializationDemonstrated aptitude for creative, "out of the box" thinking, and translating customer needs into product ideasStrong mechanical and problem solving abilitiesDemonstrated ability to function independently and effectively within a multi-disciplinary teamTechnical RequirementsKnowledge of product development and manufacturingSkilled at thinking strategically, innovating and applying technical knowledge to complex problems.Proficient with recent versions of 3D CAD applications. (SolidWorks preferred)Working knowledge of in-house machine shop capabilities and safety procedures.Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques, molding and extrusion methods, metal processes and components and common medical device assembly processes.Familiarity with operation of typical mechanical laboratory equipment, as necessary for material, component and device performance evaluation.Solid data analysis, data management, basic statistics and experimental design skillsExperience with design, fabrication and validation of simulated use and standardized product performance testsKnowledge of polymer and elastomer properties, and common fabrication methods and limitations.Very proficient with PC-based office tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Project.Basic knowledge of classic stress analysis, Finite Element Analysis and mold flow analysisCapable of conducting patent and competitive product research on the internet.Experience and working knowledge of quality systems.