What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at Mentis Systems?
Title : Product Development Engineer
ID: 1900Duration: 12 months Contract
Location: Irvine, CA 92618
Provide solid technical skill and engineering support for design and development activities for new and existing products. Support current products in terms of quality, manufacturing, supply continuity and cost improvement. Participate in executing technical and/or cross-functional project work. Contribute to a culture of innovation by proactively generating novel concepts for new products and enhancements to current product performance. Understand customer needs through literature review, customer interviews, direct observation, competitive analysis, prototype evaluation, and clinical/simulated use studies. Translate customer needs into engineering requirements into specific product, packaging and process specifications. Engineer robust and manufactural products through strong understanding and application of engineering fundamentals. Develop and execute test methods which specify measurement equipment, test set-up, measurement systems analysis, and data analysis. Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities. Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures and practices as well as with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. BS degree in engineering is required (Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred). 2-4 years of engineering experience is required in medical devices.
Test, and/or improve products by developing moderately complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols), analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles
Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering drawings/prototypes, etc. to establish/ characterize product and/or process specifications
Create/update portions of design control documents including requirement specs and risk documents
Assign R&D support tasks; gives instruction to technicians on conducting tests; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work
Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers
•Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred
•Good documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
•Basic understanding of statistical techniques
•Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required (if applicable)
•Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
•Solid problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
•Solid understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
•Strict attention to detail
•Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
•Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
•Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders
•Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships