Engr 2, Product Development

ektello; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting company seeks a Product Development Engineer in Irvine, CA. This hybrid role offers $40-$43 per hour and involves product testing, technical report writing, and collaboration with stakeholders. Candidates should have a BS in engineering and 2-4 years of experience in medical devices. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are needed as well as proficiency in MS Office and CAD.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of engineering experience in medical devices.
• Good documentation and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Basic understanding of statistical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Test and improve products by developing complex experiments.
• Generate work instructions and establish product specifications.
• Support current products in terms of quality and cost improvement.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

CAD

Job description

Overview

Product Development Engineer — Location: Irvine, CA Hybrid - 4 days on-site, 1 day remote.

Duration: 1 year with possibility for extension and conversion.

Pay: $40-$43 per hour.

Essential Job Functions

• Test, and/or improve products by developing moderately complex experiments and tests (including writing and executing protocols), analyze results, make recommendations, and develop reports, based on engineering principles.
• Applies knowledge of technical principles and BD systems/procedures to maintain and optimize APM legacy products.
• Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish/characterize product and/or process specifications.
• Create/update portions of design control documents including requirement specs and risk documents.
• Assign R&D support tasks; give instruction to technicians on conducting tests; train technicians and provide feedback; and coordinate technician work.
• Identify, evaluate, manage, and provide guidance to suppliers, including establishing tolerances and defining acceptance criteria for suppliers.
• Provide solid technical skill and engineering support for design and development activities for new and existing products.
• Support current products in terms of quality, manufacturing, supply continuity and cost improvement.
• Participate in executing technical and/or cross-functional project work.
• Write detailed technical reports based on design verification analysis/testing for design changes and product design activities. Experience in writing/executing design verification protocol and reports.
• Travel: 5% to Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico (depending on project assigned).
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures and practices as well as with all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Required Skills

• BS degree in engineering is required (Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred).
• 2-4 years of engineering experience in medical devices.
• Good computer skills in MS Office Suite; CAD experience preferred.
• Good documentation, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills.
• Basic understanding of statistical techniques.
• Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required (if applicable).
• Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering.
• Solid problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Solid understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders.
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships.

Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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