New Product Introduction Design Transfer Engineer

Overview

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Design Transfer Engineer provides support for documenting medical device component manufacturing processes for handoff from development to full scale production.  This position is the bridge between R&D and manufacturing engineering.

This position includes utilizing Resonetics’ phased design transfer process to ensure that all production release requirements are being met on schedule, including utilizing transfer checklists or project plans, and conducting phase gate reviews with functional department managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with Development and Manufacturing Engineering to define and document component manufacturing requirements and processes as devices move through the development lifecycle.
• Work with cross functional departments to confirm manufacturing line readiness and ensure appropriate equipment, space and staff are prepared

• Finalize inspection procedures including defining inspection sample size and inspection techniques/gages for each lot of parts
• Write work instructions and train production staff on procedures
• Perform process risk assessment (PFMEA) and develop control plans

• Perform process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ/MVP/TMV) and gage R&R activities, as required
• Ensure bill of materials and job router accuracy
• Solidify tooling documentation for production release using SolidWorks, including tool design updates for manufacturability and tool drawing creation/modification
• Review process metrics to identify areas of improvement during the transfer process
• Ensure that accurate and complete QMS/DMR records are generated through the change order process, including documentation of both finished components and raw materials
• Monitor transfers post-release for lessons learned or process improvements
• Provide constructive feedback to the production transfer process, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as creating templates for similar processes

Qualifications

• BS in relevant Engineering discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity creating and modifying drawings and models using SolidWorks
• Strong communication skills, comfortable with providing project status updates at the team level or holding phase gate meetings with functional department managers
• Demonstrated work ethic and understanding of deadline management
• Effective interpersonal skills and adeptness in working with a culturally diverse employee population

Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000 annually