Senior R&D Engineer, MedTech: Orthopedic Implants (Hybrid)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for its MediTECH Division to drive new product and process development of orthopedic implant materials.

You will lead projects from concept to commercialization, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative medical device solutions. The role blends research leadership, technical development, and process engineering in a highly technical, customer-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 5+ years in orthopedic or medical device industry.
• Experience leading product development from concept to commercialization.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read customer specifications and engineering drawings.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product and process development from concept through commercialization.
• Design, execute, and document development trials with lab and production equipment.
• Evaluate new technologies and manufacturing methods to support growth.
• Prepare process, manufacturing, cost, and economic models.
• Lead cross-functional projects with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams.
• Support technology transfer, scale-up, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and external partners on validation.
• Deliver technical presentations and contribute to regulatory documentation.

Skills

R&D leadership

Orthopedic/medical devices

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer for its MediTECH Division to drive new product and process development of orthopedic implant materials.

You will lead projects from concept to commercialization, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative medical device solutions. The role blends research leadership, technical development, and process engineering in a highly technical, customer-facing setting.