Product Development / Mechanical Engineer

BioQ Pharma is a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ready-to-use infusible pharmaceuticals. The Company's infusion platform is intended to address some of the most pressing unmet needs in drug infusion today: cost, medication error, sterility, efficiency, and patient quality of life. BioQ Pharma's objective is to set a new standard of care in the presentation and administration of infusible pharmaceuticals via the Company's proprietary unit-dose infusion systems that can be deployed quickly and conveniently at the point of care with one touch. The Company is ISO13485 certified. BioQ Pharma's existing commercial collaborators and strategic partners include Novartis' Sandoz unit, Stada, Cipla, Lee's Pharm, Lunatus, Galen Limited, POA Pharma, Xantis Pharma, Sophos Biotech, Cooper Pharma, Lenis, Taiba, and West Pharmaceutical Services.

Design and Develop ready-to-use infusion systems, including all aspects from early concept generation to transfer and support of production.  Responsibility is primarily mechanical engineering but systems may be electromechanical and versatility and comfort with motors, electronics and software is also required.

Responsibilities will cover the full life cycle of product development and at times may include: developing and testing various product concepts based on user and market requirements, developing product requirements and specifications, designing new products, subassemblies, or components, design of injection molded parts for high volume manufacture, design for manufacturability and automation, materials research and testing, generating design output documentation, documenting and executing design verification testing and user validation testing, development and documentation of manufacturing processes, working with suppliers to ensure components meet necessary requirements and level of quality, support the transfer and ongoing production of the product at component suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required at times

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related
• 5 - 15 years of experience designing products from concept to manufacturing, including medical device experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, machining and joining techniques
• Solid knowledge of material properties of various plastics, metals and rubbers
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) at high volumes
• Experience working with a variety of vendors and contract manufacturers
• Proficient in SolidWorks, drafting 2D drawings, prototyping, machining and other common shop tools
• Basic understanding of electronics and ability to comprehend software written in C.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting electronics, PCBs, firmware and embedded systems a plus.
• Understanding of statistics, DOE, verification and validation activities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Prior experience with pharmaceutical container / closure design is a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.