Design Engineer II

Design Engineer II

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (on-site)

Department: Product Development & Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 8:15 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (ET), Monday– Friday

Classification: Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process.  LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

The Design Engineer II leads the team’s efforts in industrial and mechanical design applications, transforming conceptual ideas into innovative solutions through computer-aided design.  This role involves developing new equipment, advancing manufacturing automation, and designing products, including implantable medical devices and medical device equipment.

This person will be required to continuously sit, stand, and walk.  They will be required to frequently lift (average 50 lbs) and carry items (5-10 feet).  Additionally, this person will be required to pass a pre-employment health screening. 

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

The Design Engineer II is responsible for the design, development and/or implementation of allograft clinical solutions including significant improvements for existing products and processes within the manufacturing processes. Drafts and executes verification and validation test plans in compliance with LifeNet Health (LNH) Quality Systems (QS)/Regulatory Affairs (RA) standards in allograft design and development duties.

What you’ll do:

• Product Resource: Serves as the lead engineering resource and/or the project lead on a new product using existing technologies with cross-functional teams. May lead multiple line extensions or new products (low complexity) utilizing existing core technologies requiring smaller teams. Prepares and presents updates to colleagues and management.
• Technical Consult: Acts as a technical expert (lead to be consulted with on proposed changes, improvements, etc.) for existing equipment, processes or products.
• Design Control: Drafts and coordinates the execution of development and test plans, testing protocols of new allograft tissues, new processes and the improvement of existing processes utilizing LNH’s design control process. Generates complex technical protocols and reports as applies to verification and validation of new products and/or improvement implementations.
• Mentor: Responsible for mentoring peers, newer engineers, and technicians on existing procedures
• Support: Supports the engineering needs of other LNH departments as determined appropriate.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and five (5) years of engineering experience in a medical device product development or a similarly regulated industry (e.g. aerospace, pharma) OR
• A Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering and three (3) years of engineering experience in a medical device product development or a similarly regulated industry (e.g. aerospace, pharma)

Preferred Qualifications:

• White or Green Belt Lean Certification or similar - Certification from LNH Lean University or similar
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