Principal Engineer-Disposables R&D (hybrid)

Vantive; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off 20–35 days

Disability insurance

Commuting benefits

Employee discount program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Vantive is seeking an experienced mechanical/biomedical engineer to lead design and development of disposable medical devices in our NPD program. You’ll schedule projects, guide design changes, and work with global teams to ensure risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor engineers, maintain design history files, and contribute to IP while advancing packaging, labeling, and manufacturing interfaces in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Plastics, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years in Class II/III disposables product development.
• Proficient in CAD (Creo, SolidWorks) and PDM systems.
• Knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485.
• Experience with risk management tools (e.g., dFMEA, HF engineering).

Responsibilities

• Schedule and lead engineering projects with minimal guidance.
• Serve as technical expert for design change programs (new products, materials, labeling, CAPA/NCR, cost reduction).
• Identify, investigate, and solve complex engineering problems using risk-based and customer-focused approaches.
• Lead creation and maintenance of design history files.
• Coordinate R&D efforts with global cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adhere to design control procedures and FDA/ISO regulations.
• May supervise engineers and/or technicians.
• Contribute to intellectual property through disclosures and patents.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Self-directed

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical/Plastics/Biomedical Eng

MS preferred

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CAD/PDM

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role

Leads design and development of product changes within new product development engineering for disposable medical devices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Schedule, budget, and lead engineering projects with minimal guidance.
• Serve as the technical expert for design change programs. (e.g. new products, suppliers, materials, labeling, CAPA/NCR, cost reduction, remediation).
• Identify, investigate, and solve complex engineering problems utilizing risk-based and customer focused approaches and engineering tools. (e.g. dFMEA, Human Factors Engineering, statistical software, CAD).
• Lead the creation and maintenance of design history files.
• Coordinate and communicate the efforts of R&D in collaboration with global cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adhere to design control procedures, general safety rules, company policies and procedures, FDA and international regulations and guidance.
• May supervise engineers and/or technicians.
• Contribute to Baxter intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Mechanical, Plastics, Biomedical Engineering or a related field, MS preferred.
• 5 -8+ years of related experience in Class II or Class III disposables medical product development.
• Advanced knowledge of plastics materials and processing such as injection molding, extrusion, ultrasonic welding, UV/solvent bonding, and sterilization.
• Advanced knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of CAD design and PDM enterprise software (e.g. Creo, Solidworks).
• Working knowledge of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971 Medical Devices - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices.
• Creative Problem Solver – identify technical risks up front, develop and execute mitigations and provide team direction on how to remove or avoid roadblocks.
• Takes initiative with a high aptitude for learning, innovation, and implementing best practices and continuous improvements.
• Ability to train and coach others from technical expertise.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated base salary for this position is $108,000 to $148,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive.

US Benefits At Vantive

• Medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.
• The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.
• The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation

Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.