Our organization seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team in the role of R&D Engineer, Front End Innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to utilize their expertise and skills in the identification and development of new product ideas and technologies supporting the growth of our business.
Key Responsibilities
* Working from basic clinical needs to device concept and prototype development ensuring compliance with human factors and regulatory requirements.
* Researching new technologies and designing solutions to develop and complement our existing product portfolio.
* Providing technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing.
* Leading or supporting product development cross-functional teams.
* Managing project schedules, conducting product and project risk analysis and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities.
* Preparing financial reports and/or justifications for financial authorisation and effectively communicate same.
* Reviewing vendors product offerings to assess suitability.
* Sourcing/selecting materials and components and the evaluation of same.
* Evaluating new technology performance and stability.
* Supporting future product introductions.
* Accomplishing trial work for new technologies.
* Working with patent counsel to support patentability/infringement searches and preparation of patent applications.
Requirements
* 8+ years relevant industry experience preferably in medical device.
* A Bachelor's Degree (Honours / Level 8) in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline is required.
* Masters or PhD in a related discipline is preferred.
* Project Management experience is preferred.
Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge
* Innovation/Creative Thinker – must have a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches.
* Experience dealing with medical personnel and reducing feedback to device concepts.
* Demonstrated integration of human factors requirements during concept development.
* Demonstrated advanced analytical problem solving abilities, including statistical analysis.
* Good organisation and communications skills.
* Good team skills a high level of enthusiasm and motivation.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Product design and prototype development experience.
* Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives.
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience (Preferred).
About Our Organization
We are a leading healthcare products company that develops, manufactures and markets products worldwide. We spearhead the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also create educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals.
We are committed to making life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services. We value our employees and strive to provide a positive and inclusive work environment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.