Product Development Role
We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our Research & Development team at Hollister Incorporated.
The successful candidate will have a technical education with research and development experience and will be capable of utilizing their expertise and skills in the successful development of new products.
They will be responsible for identifying and investigating new product ideas or technologies, bringing these through a defined technology development process, and building prototypes to collect user feedback and conduct experimentation and data analysis to optimize and refine product concepts.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for performing verification and validation of product designs, serving as a leader in a collaborative cross-functional environment for the successful completion of project goals, and interfacing with senior management within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Representing R&D on New Product Development project teams.
* Researching new ideas and technologies/materials, evaluating technology performance and stability, sourcing/selecting materials and components, and evaluating same.
* Developing product and component specifications to ensure that the product consistently performs to a level which meets the needs of the customer.
* Developing new test methods to characterize and measure the performance of the product.
* Providing technical R&D support to other functions including Global Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
* Managing project schedules, conducting product and project risk analysis, and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities.
* Working with patent counsel to support patentability/infringement searches and preparation of patent applications.
* Planning and performing design verification and design validation activities.
Requirements:
* A Level 8 (Honours) Degree in Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
* A Master's or PhD in a related discipline is preferred.
Experience:
* 8+ years of relevant industry experience preferably in medical devices.
Skills and Knowledge:
* An Innovative/Creative Thinker with a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches.
* A working knowledge of 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.).
* An advanced understanding of customer needs and design inputs.
* Demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities.
* Good organization and communication skills.
* A demonstrated ability to manage projects, including directing the work of others.
* Good collaborative team skills and a high level of enthusiasm and motivation.
* Product design and prototype development experience.
* A strong working knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems, including design controls and medical device directives.