Product Development Engineer II (Trauma Medical Device)
Location: Memphis Tennessee
Description: Smith & Nephew Inc. is at present looking to employ Product Development Engineer II (Trauma Medical Device) right now, this job will be placed in Tennessee. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. -
MEM00000698
Description
SUMMARY:
The Product Development Engineer II performs product design activi! ties and coordinates production of prototypes for Product Development of Medical Devices .
Provides technical support to the sales, marketing and manufacturing efforts of the division.
Additionally, the Product Development Engineer II will become more involved with strategic development/planning direction.
Will also be responsible for design and development of products from initial concept through first production runs with little to no supervision.
Provides technical support to the sales, marketing, and manufacturing efforts of the division.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned
1.
Consults with the marketing staff, sponsoring surgeons, and manufacturing staff, as required, to facilitate proper design or products.
2.
Acts as a consultant on the design of special products.
3.
Prepares design drawings and acts as a co! nsultant in the preparation of final drawings.
4.
Coordinates and provides technical assistance in the production of prototypes.
5.
Initiates, performs as needed, and reviews in-house mechanical product (implant and/or instrument) testing in support of product design, regulatory submissions, manufacturing, quality, and sales support.
6.
Initiates, performs (non-surgical), and reviews surgical or cadaveric product testing in support of product design and sales support.
7.
Provides technical expertise for manufacturing, quality, marketing and sales, as directed.
8.
Travels, as required, for professional meetings or in association with product development or technical activities, which includes providing technical surgeon advice and key participant in surgeon design meetings
9.
Leads or co-leader of product development and programs.
10.
Works with the in-house legal department, outside legal consultants, and Gover! nment Patent Officials, as required, on patent searches, patent infringements, and patent applications and acts as technical expert on all design related materials and provides strategic analysis for continued direction.
11.
Coordinates and evaluates outside or independent laboratory testing on S&N products or competitive products.
12.
Developes technical documents, training programs, and technical presentations for customers and/or the sales force.
13.
Provides surgeons training through technical presentations, sawbone demonstrations, and VIP tours, etc.
14.
Has overall authority/approval of design reviews, first article inspection reports, product design, deviations, and CR/ELO.
SCOPE OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITES
For Funds, Costs or Profits:
Responsible for sourcing material and supplies within budgetary amounts.
For Supervision:
Provides performance/beh! avioral feedback to manager on lower level engineers and drafters/desig! ners.
For Internal and External Responsibilities:
Establishes relationships with key customers, researchers and vendors to conduct product development activities.
For Organization Influence:
Greater level of input towards strategic direction of product and business related decisions with a reduced level of tactical decision making.
Sign off approval of design reviews, first article inspection reports, product design, deviations, ECR/ECO.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
these are non-essential job duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
1.
Assist management in organization and budgetary issues in the product development group.
2.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty sa! tisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or other related engineering field plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience in orthopaedic product development or related field.
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or other related engineering field plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the orthopaedic product development or related field.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient experience with 3D CAD software packages such as Unigraphics, Solid Works or Pro-Engineer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are repr! esentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully per! form the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires walking/standing/sitting 30% of the time.
Requires the ability to travel on aircraft, by car, bus, boat or common transportation means.
Requires use of hands and arms to operate lab equipment, computers, copy machines, and telephone.
Requires the ability to hear directions given and operate lab and manufacturing equipment.
Visually perform essential functions for satisfactory job performance and safety.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires up top 1/3 of the time working near moving m! echanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job
Engineering & Research
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Memphis
Organization
Advanced Surgical Devices
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
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