Development Engineer III

Riverpoint Medical in Northeast Portland is hiring a Development Engineer III. At Riverpoint you will be part of the process that brings great technology to Medical, Dental and Veterinary markets. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of premium medical devices. Our ingenuity can be found in our suture technologies, sports medicine fibers and anchors, surgical lighting, and special needle technologies. The Riverpoint Development Engineer III will develop systems, processes, methodologies as well as product development to enhance our product offering. Transforming concepts into prototypes for testing, validation, and improvement for production.

We Are Seeking an Individual who:

• Thrives in an environment where technical learning is hands on.
• A desire to be creative, improve processes and find solutions for the next generation of medical devices.
• Is detailed oriented to plan, execute, and document their work through reports and data analysis. 
• Enjoys a team model where all individuals are encouraged for personal growth.
• Is excited at the opportunity to be a technical project leader interacting with our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, conduct, and manage design and development projects for medical devices in support of the company's strategic plan. 
• Leads the development of new patient specific products.
• Maintain productive and respectful dialogue with customers to determine product requirements and ensure customer needs are met.  
• Determines project schedule and strategy by studying project plan, specifications, calculating and risks, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
• Manage compliance, quality control, and quality assurance standards and specifications.
• Mentor, lead and support other members of the engineering staff
• Engage outside contracting services in support of project needs, i.e., analytical laboratories, consultants, material suppliers and equipment suppliers. Build effective relationships with these resources to meet delivery and budgetary goals.
• Research and understand device functionality, device patents, and clinical use.
• Design and develop products in full compliance with the Riverpoint Medical Design Control requirements per SOP820.030, and maintain design files for company products, including testing, testing reports, verification, validation, design files, and design reviews.
• Communicate with senior management to remove barriers/obstacles that could impair the projects timeline and/or overall success. Escalate barriers/obstacles to the appropriate leader to keep the project on track, on time, and within budget. Control costs by approving expenditure and seeking authorizations from the upper management as needed.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, Electrical or Biomedical engineering or equivalent work experience
• 4-10 years of experience working with medical devices; development, reprocessing and/or manufacturing
• Prior design experience in CAD using Solid Works preferred
• Experience with FDA 510(k) process or other regulatory submissions preferred
• Experience in a LEAN Manufacturing/Production environment, GMP and/or New Product Development preferred

We offer great benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance; 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, Paid Time Off and 9 company paid holidays. We also reward our team with bonus pay such as a referral and annual bonus.

Riverpoint Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Riverpoint Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.