Engineer III, Product

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support initiatives for continuous process and product improvements


• Work to improve performance of manufacturing systems, e.g. yield, cycle-time, quality requirements, maintenance’s needs


• Support project timelines and milestones and bring them to completion on time and within budget


• Assist in completion of CAPA tasks and deliverables (Corrective and Preventive)


• Identify and qualify “end-of-life” components.


• Represent Sustaining Engineering to identify possible product modifications to improve manufacturability and impact on production processes.


• Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines


• Coordinate efforts with the Materials Group to assess vendors and provide materials technical information


• Conducts independent analysis and develops solutions to problems.


• Develops approaches and designs where precedent usually exists.


• Performs developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design.  


• Writes detailed design specifications.


• Assists in training new/current employees with respect to documentation, use of equipment, laboratory techniques and department procedures.


• Delivers communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.


• Work on special projects as they arise

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of strength of materials, automation, plastic injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques


• Knowledge of Solidworks to interpret part dimensions, sectional views, conduct mates, build assemblies.


• Six-Sigma Methodology (DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R, etc.) - use of Minitab Software for analysis


• Knowledge of the Medical Device Industry and familiarity with FDA QSR Regulations is a plus


• Competent in your domain.  Familiar with other areas of domain expertise within the team.


• Has a basic understanding of best practices. Has a basic to intermediate understanding of engineering discipline


• Have awareness of the broader product strategy and contribute to it


• Ability to receive general project direction and solicit input from more experienced engineers.


• Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Master's Degree preferred. 


• 4+ years of experience in Medical Device Product Development or related field

Work Environment

• This is largely a sedentary role. 


• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.


• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time