R&D Engineer II in Plymouth, Minnesota at PROMED MOLDED PRODUCTS INC

The primary responsibilities of this role take a leading role in the development of new manufacturing processes and technologies to support R&D/Prototype product development. This role will develop said processes/technologies for new products to meet customer requirements and ensure there is a successful path forward to commercial manufacturing. Responsible for initiating and conducting defined technical tasks associated within a manufacturing environment. This position operates under minimal guidance from supervisor or senior technical individual but work direction may come from other sources including cross-functional teams. May also have junior technical individuals (such as technicians) reporting to them. The R&D Engineer II ensures ProMed’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assess process capabilities, innovates, and implements new processes or improvements on multiple and moderately complex parts and processes.
• Develop manufacturing processes and new technologies in support of new product development and manufacturing of molded components and assemblies
• Optimize manufacturing processes to support the scale-up of new technologies and/or processes.
• Lead and support technical R&D/prototype projects for customers. Meet objectives/targets as in on time delivery, customer satisfaction, etc. Report on progress at regular intervals.
• Determine equipment requirements and assist in the development of capital expansion projects for new process development and future growth opportunities.
• Implements established industry practices related to equipment and manufacturing that are new to ProMed.
• Creates technical reports by capturing experimental results.
• Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling and/or automation.
• Apply internal and external customer requirements in process development.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability input to the tool design.
• Ensure proper documentation has been written to meet quality systems requirements.
• Use design for manufacturing practices and an understanding of current manufacturing capabilities to translate customer requirements into reasonable product specifications.
• Interacts and collaborates with customers to effectively support and recommend appropriate studies for their products or technology.
• Oversee development builds associated with the project.
• Based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process, predict technical interactions and provide contingency plans to mitigate project and manufacturing risks.
• Trains and/or provides work direction to technicians and may train manufacturing operators when required.
• Establishes and cultivates a network of support (laboratory, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
• The employee is expected to develop acceptable work habits, skills, knowledge, and contributions consistent with the R&D Engineer II position level.
• This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of applicable engineering experience or individuals with a masters (MS) degree in an engineering or related field.
• Familiar with a variety of medical manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures
• Design for manufacturability knowledge and applicable skills
• Strong technical writing ability with experience writing product requirements, specifications, test protocols, and test reports.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience in print reading with GD&T
• Demonstrated interest in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with MS Office
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) to management, customers, and colleagues. Receives information effectively.
• Organized person that is a self-starter with a proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision.
• Professional, courteous, and friendly personality
• Working knowledge of English (verbal and written)

• Strong knowledge and first-hand experience with injection molding technology, preferably with silicone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job.

• Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
• Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minor;
• Duties are performed indoors;
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, COGNITIVE & NEUROLOGICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
• Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
• Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
• Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
• Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, VCR, and other work-related equipment, which may require an approximately 25+ pound force to push or pull equipment;
• It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc. occasionally to frequently.
• Employee must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently;
• Position varies from standing, sitting, walking, etc. On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth or uneven surfaces.