Senior Product Development Engineer

Daniels Health; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in healthcare innovation is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to drive product development and engineering projects. The successful candidate will work on product lines from conception to manufacture, engaging in design, quality management, and stakeholder collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of mechanical design/product development experience.
• Registered with Engineers Australia is ideal.
• Experience with tolerances and plastic part design

Responsibilities

• Manage product, equipment, and process development activities.
• Create 3D designs and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate small and medium-sized projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Equipment engineering

SolidWorks

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.

In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...

We are seeking a passionate Senior Product Development Engineer to join our global engineering team. This role involves working on various projects including product development, equipment engineering, and process improvements. The successful candidate will focus on the design, development, drafting, and documentation of solutions for Daniels Health businesses globally, following our design and development procedures. This role encompasses all product lines and equipment from inception to manufacture and roll-out, including project management, quality management, and supplier management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out product, equipment, and process development activities for new and existing product lines and processes.
• Liaise with various stakeholders including engineers, sales, product, and plant managers to focus on new initiatives and improvements.
• Create concepts and system architectures in response to new product briefs and requirement documents.
• Establish 3D designs and engineering drawings using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Liaise with external suppliers and internal resources to manufacture prototypes.
• Build and fabricate prototypes.
• Establish and execute test, verification, and validation protocols.
• Follow internal procedures for product development and complete all relevant documentation, including risk management documents.
• Design, test, and qualify production jigs and fixtures to support routine manufacture.
• Engage with key stakeholders to seek feedback on developed concepts, solutions, and products.
• Update existing products and associated documents using the company change management system.
• Analyze quality data and identify and execute product improvements.
• Support the manager and other team members with various project tasks.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of products and solutions relevant to the industry.
• Coordinate small and medium-sized projects.
• Autonomously manage projects and communicate key project milestones with stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical design/product development engineering experience.
• Experience in product development, equipment engineering, and materials is highly regarded.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, including 2D drawings, 3D solid and sheet metal modeling, configurations, BOMs, etc.
• Experience with tolerances (basic and geometric).
• Familiarity with technical drawing standards (AS110).
• Experience with plastic part design and manufacturing.
• Thorough, focused, and creative with attention to detail.
• Capable of working autonomously.
• Occasional international travel will be required.
• Ideal candidate is registered with Engineers Australia.
• Basic understanding of machinery safety (AS4024).

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.