R-D Engineer I

Real Staffing Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing Group is seeking an R&D Engineer I in Memphis, TN to support medical devices through the full product lifecycle. This onsite role emphasizes design, development, and adherence to regulatory, quality, and manufacturing standards, working with cross-functional teams to drive sustaining engineering and design changes.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering (or an advanced degree with no experience) and have at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong CAD/CREO, GD&T, root

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; advanced degree acceptable with no experience required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred, or advanced degree with no experience required.
• Strong CAD/CREO skills and GD&T proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining engineering projects and product improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Supply Chain.
• Translate research into market-ready products and manage design changes.

Education

BS in Engineering

Advanced degree (no experience required)

Tools

CAD

CREO

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Change Control

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an R&D Engineer I to support medical devices throughout their product lifecycle, from commercialization to end-of-life. This onsite role is based in Memphis, Tennessee and focuses on the CST - Implants and Procedures product line. The position is responsible for designing, developing, and improving products while ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing standards.

The engineer will execute sustaining engineering projects, product enhancements, and design changes to support quality, compliance, manufacturability, and business objectives. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Supply Chain to achieve project goals. The role involves developing engineering solutions using technical principles, conducting risk-based decision making, and supporting change management activities, verification and validation efforts, risk management, post-market support, and manufacturing transfers.

Candidates should possess strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to independently execute engineering assignments while working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Key technical skills required for this role include proficiency in CAD/CREO and GD&T, strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities, and experience with change control processes.

Applicants must hold a BS in Engineering and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with no experience required. The position is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week, and is strictly onsite. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to product research and development, translate research discoveries into marketable products, and deliver projects from design to implementation while adhering to established policies and procedures.

Must-Have Skills:

• CAD
• CREO
• GD
• T
• root cause analysis
• change control

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• engineering fundamentals
• risk-based decision making
• collaboration
• design studies
• troubleshooting
• problem solving

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.