Fiagon NA, LLC designs, develops, manufactures, and markets advanced medical devices for use in the healthcare industry. Our business is expanding and we are seeking a Manufacturing / Process Development Engineer to support our increasing demand and implementation of new medical device products to market.
The qualified candidate will provide a role leading engineering initiatives in developing new product & manufacturing processes as well as support & implement improvements across several existing product manufacturing areas. This role will interface in a collaborative team-based environment with research & development, operations, quality, regulatory, sales, and marketing teams to support our existing business and drive the successful implementation & launch of new medical devices.
This role requires onsite work. There is a great amount of growth opportunity within the organization and the right candidate will have exposure to a large variety of internally manufactured products and opportunity to help shape the organization.
The responsibilities of this position include:
· Monitor performance of equipment and processes, providing troubleshooting and root cause analysis of non-conformances, low yields, or other quality/production issues
· Define, verify, and validate new manufacturing processes and design changes to existing products
· Develop and execute product/process testing protocols and document results
· Collaborate with quality and development engineering to create and ensure manufacturability of new medical device related products
· Develop and collaborate on the creation of automation, manufacturing fixtures, & equipment
· Develop and execute equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ)
· Contribute to development and execution of process validation activities
· Identify and implement areas of continuous improvement for current product production
· Train and/or provide work direction to manufacturing operators and technicians
· Provide product specific technical support as needed
· Work with vendors/suppliers on technical design, procurement, and fabrication of materials, equipment, fixturing, etc.
· Lead and/or support projects or project teams, as needed
· Understand and comply with ISO 13485, FDA, and CE requirements
· Generate and maintain all aspects of design history records per the Fiagon Quality Management System for all engineering-based activities related to new and existing products
Position Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
· Prior experience with medical device product manufacturing and development. Balloon catheter development and balloon molding development is a plus.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with a focus on technical excellence, responsiveness to customer needs and innovative thinking is required
· Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and optimize manufacturing processes
· Strong technical writing skills: Ability to write protocols, reports, manufacturing procedures, and supporting documentation.
· Hands on experience with fabrication of assembly fixtures, equipment, and test samples
· CAD experience, creation of parts and engineering spec prints
· Demonstrated knowledge of developing products within the framework of a QMS
· Critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems and explain solutions
· Ability to manage multi