R&D Senior Engineer I, Continuous Improvement Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

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6447

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R D Senior Engineer I, Continuous Improvement Job Country:

United States (US) Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in threethings: Making a difference in our products, services and offers, neverceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything wedo; Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantlynurturing our nimble culture of innovation; Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, andthe lives of people and communities around the world. At Avanos youwill find an environment that strives to be independent anddifferent, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to helpchange what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinicallysuperior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back tothe things that matter. We are committed to creating the nextgeneration of innovative healthcare solutions which will addressour most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use ofopioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture andmarket recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medicalis traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbolAVNS. For more information, visit . The Role The R D Continuous Improvement team requires a n experiencedSenior Engineer to play a critical role in driving both productenhancements and process improvements within our Digestive Healthportfolio and manufacturing operations. This position will focus onidentifying opportunities for improvement, implementing leanmanufacturing principles, and ensuring compliance with industryregulations. This candidate must possess strong technicalleadership skills, with deep understanding and working experiencein design controls, PDP, requirements writing and management, andidentifying customer unmet needs. This candidate is expected tostrategize, formalize, and lead the execution of technical plansfor both product and process improvements. The candidate willestablish and maintain a relationship with our manufacturing sitesand support plant personnel in the implementations of new orupgraded manufacturing processes, as well as lead technical aspectsof new product commercialization. At Avanos, you will be given theautonomy & flexibility to grow your skills & your career, whileeffectively delivering world class results. Job Roles and Responsibilities Identify and analyze product/process inefficiencies and developstrategies for improvement. Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigmamethodologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuousimprovement initiatives and project timelines. Present technical and project updates to senior leadership in aclear and effective manner. Provide technical expertise and leadership in the planning andimplementation of projects to improve product design andmanufacturing processes. Develop protocols, test methods, and verification andvalidation strategies for all relevant product and/or processimprovements. Mentor junior staff on continuous improvement tools andtechniques. Willing to travel up to 30% at times. Qualifications Required Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevantexperience or Master’s degree preferred with 5+ years of relevantexperience Proven experience of taking concepts from prototype to productlaunch Experience in writing and managing technical requirements andspecifications and translating requirements to verification andvalidation strategies, testing, and execution Working knowledge of design controls (FDA 21 CFR 820.30) andmedical device quality management systems (ISO 13485) Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigmamethodologies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Experience with Biodesign process Experience in material science Experience in Continuous Improvement team setting Certification in Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt Thestatements above are i ntended to describe the general nature andlevel of work performed by employees assigned to thisclassification. Statements are not intended to be construed as anexhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills requiredfor this position. Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orany other characteristic protected by law. If you are a currentemployee of Avanos, please apply here . Join us at Avanos Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutionsand our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in thelives, people, and communities around the world. Make your career count Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of othersbegins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitiverange of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our TotalRewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee;your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/lifebenefits. Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of eachpretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%of pay contributed with immediate vesting. free onsite gym benefits on day 1 HQ region voted ‘best place tolive’ by USA Today