Staff R&D Engineer

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation

Career growth

Employee stock purchase plan

Prescription drug insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Staff R&D Engineer in Irvine, CA to design, develop, and validate cutting-edge medical devices. You will lead projects, manage DHF, apply GD&T, VOC, and risk management while collaborating with a fast-paced engineering team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering, proficiency with DFM, AutoCAD, MS Project, Minitab, and a passion for innovation. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered by Jobot.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• Proficiency with DFM, GD&T, Design controls, risk management, validation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading complex projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of innovative products using DFM, AutoCAD, and machine design.
• Develop and manage DHF for new products.
• Conduct VOC research to understand customer needs.
• Apply GD&T in design and prototyping.
• Implement design controls and risk management throughout development.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Execute product validation activities to meet quality and performance standards.
• Manage project timelines and resources with MS Project.
• Use Minitab for statistical analysis in support of design and validation.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Project leadership

VOC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Minitab

AutoCAD

Job description

Job details: Medical Device Manufacturer looking for Staff R&D Engineer. This Jobot Job is hosted by: John Erwin. Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year.

A bit about us

We are a leading manufacturer in medical devices.

Why join us

• Generous Compensation
• Career Growth
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Prescription drug insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays

Job Details

Are you a seasoned engineer who thrives on the thrill of creating innovative solutions to complex problems? We are seeking a Permanent Staff R&D Engineer to join our dynamic team in the engineering industry. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a group that values creativity, initiative, and above all, a passion for engineering and technology.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our R&D team, responsible for designing, developing, and validating cutting-edge engineering solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a highly collaborative environment, where your expertise in DFM, Auto Cad, Machine Design, DHF, VOC, GD&T, Prototyping, Design controls, risk management, root cause, validation, MS Project, Minitab will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of innovative products and solutions using your expertise in DFM, Auto Cad, Machine Design, and other relevant tools.
• Develop and manage design history files (DHF) for new products, ensuring all processes and specifications are properly documented.
• Conduct voice of customer (VOC) research to understand customer needs and incorporate them into product designs.
• Apply GD&T principles in product design and prototyping.
• Implement design controls and risk management strategies throughout the product development process.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve design and production issues.
• Execute validation activities for new products, ensuring they meet all quality and performance standards.
• Manage project timelines and resources using MS Project.
• Use Minitab for statistical analysis in support of product design and validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in the Engineering industry.
• Proficiency in DFM, Auto Cad, Machine Design, DHF, VOC, GD&T, Prototyping, Design controls, risk management, root cause, validation, MS Project, Minitab.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects from concept to completion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

If you are a dedicated, innovative professional with a passion for engineering and technology, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the engineering industry.

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