Principal Engineer, R&D

Company: New World Medical
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

The Principal Engineer, R&D is responsible for the design of components and assemblies for medical devices as part of the new product development team and will be involved with all phases of the product development process, from concept through commercial launch. The Principal Engineer will be a technical expert and be independently responsible for substantial project modules and deliverables. May include sustaining activity to support marketed products.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Key contributor to new product development projects
• Contribute to project planning, including schedule, resource needs and allocation, and budget estimates
• Designing, developing, qualifying, and launching medical products
• Executing studies in a clear, concise, and objective-oriented fashion in compliance with quality standards
• Write, execute, and follow procedures/protocols
• Design tests, collect and present data using proper statistical techniques
• Leading fellow and junior team members to achieve tasks
• Working with fellow and senior team members to achieve tasks
• Concept, planning, and product feasibility for new products and product changes
• Process development, validation, and verification
• Designing products for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and reliability
• Contribute to risk assessment activities for product and process development
• Assist in risk assessment activities for product and process development
• Work with and manage suppliers/vendors for product/process development
• Travel to visit vendors, clinicians, and to attend training
• Mentor and develop the technical skills of less experienced engineers
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Expert CAD design/drafting experience, preferably SolidWorks
  • Working knowledge of ISO And FDA regulations
  • Good working knowledge of small-scale plastic/metal design and manufacturing technologies, materials and mechanism design
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or equivalent science/engineering field
    • 7+ years of experience, preferably in medical devices.
    • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
    • Experience with full medical device product development cycle (concept to commercial launch)
      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
      • Must be able to stand for long periods of time in clinical settings.
      • Occasionally move about inside the office and travel to and from office buildings to access file cabinets, employee offices, office machinery, etc. This may include, but is not limited to, bending and walking.
      • Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer printer, computer keyboard, calculator, etc.
      • Ability to listen and speak with employees and vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
      • Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and transport to other offices. This may be performed with reasonable accommodation.
      • View and type on computer screens for long periods of time.
      • Must be able to read and manually conduct inspection processes and procedures with provided tools.
        This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
        New World Medical, Inc. (NWM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NWM takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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