Product Development Materials Engineer

Premier Dental US; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dental sector is seeking a Product Development Materials Engineer to innovate materials for restorative and preventative dentistry. This fully remote role focuses on R&D, project management, and collaboration with dental professionals, requiring extensive experience and a PhD or Master's in materials science.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in product development of medical devices.
• Experience in the Professional Dental Products market preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA device regulations.

Responsibilities

• Developing new products aligned with customer needs.
• Designing dental material compositions for performance.
• Managing projects and analyzing performance data.

Skills

Materials science

Project management

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

PhD in materials science

Master's Degree in related field

Job description

Reports to the VP of New Product Development and is fully remote within the continental US. Occasional trips to the HQ in Plymouth Meeting, PA, will be expected.

Position summary:

A Product Development Materials Engineer is responsible for supporting research and development of new dental materials, product enhancements, and redesigns with a focus on dental materials used in restorative and preventative dentistry. The role involves planning and coordinating testing, analyzing data, and collaborating with external partners and teams to ensure materials meet clinical requirements, safety standards, and market demands. This position requires exercising independent judgment. This job description provides an overview but is not exhaustive of all duties.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Developing new products aligned with customer needs and business goals.
• Designing and optimizing dental material compositions for properties, biocompatibility, and performance.
• Managing key projects, processes, and analyzing performance data.
• Negotiating contracts with consulting firms, universities, and labs for research and support.
• Collaborating with dental professionals for user evaluations.
• Staying updated on advancements in dental materials science.
• Contributing to patent development related to dental material innovations.
• Refining manufacturing processes for quality and scalability.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO) during development.
• Working with cross-functional teams to bring new materials to market.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• At least eight years of experience in product development of medical devices or oral care products; experience in Professional Dental Products market preferred.
• Strong understanding of materials science, including properties, testing, and manufacturing processes. Experience with restorative and preventative dental products is a plus.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and literature review.
• Ability to interpret technical data related to physical and performance testing.
• Familiarity with FDA device regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead projects to completion.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop solutions during product development.
• Collaborative and open working style.
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a sense of accountability.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the US; limited international travel.

Education:

PhD or Master's Degree in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field, with a strong focus on polymer science. PhD preferred.