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Engineer II - Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering (Vascular Access Devices)
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A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$84,235 / year median in Minnesota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
- Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering (Vascular Access Devices) F FLEX Vascular (formerly VentureMedGroup) Plymouth, MN, USA Full time 2 views New Apply to this job Back to job Save Share this job Tweet Share Share Share Share Engineer II
- Product Development & Manufacturing Engineering (Vascular Access Devices) F FLEX Vascular (formerly VentureMedGroup) Apply to this job Back to job Position Summary
- FLEX Vascular (formerly VentureMedGroup) The Engineer II role supports the design, development, validation, and sustaining engineering of vascular access devices and their associated manufacturing processes.
- Provide project support including device and component testing, protocol authoring, documentation of test results, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports in accordance with design control procedures.
- Contribute to Design History File (DHF) and Device Master Record (DMR) content for assigned projects.
- Design, model, and fabricate test and manufacturing fixtures, including CAD modeling and additive manufacturing (3D printing) of prototypes.
- Participate actively in design and process reviews. Test Method and Process Validation
- Design and execute test method validations (TMV), measurement systems analysis (MSA) including Gage R&R studies, and designs of experiments (DOE); analyze and report results.
- Support line validation and qualification activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ — authoring protocols and reports and executing testing.
- Develop and document statistical rationale for sampling plans, sample sizes, acceptance criteria, and confidence/reliability targets. Risk Management and Quality Systems
- Participate in risk management activities including PFMEA, DFMEA, and use-related FMEA (uFMEA), and contribute to the risk management file in accordance with
ISO 14971.
- Perform process mapping and support process characterization and improvement initiatives.
- Author and assess engineering change orders (ECOs) and change control records, including impact and validation assessments.
- Provide technical investigation support for nonconformances, CAPAs, and complaint investigations. Complaint reportability and regulatory decisions remain the responsibility of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. Manufacturing and Supplier Support
- Interact with suppliers and vendors to facilitate new manufacturing processes or changes to existing processes, including technical support during process transfers.
- Perform product and component inspections in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Support shipping and receiving of commercial product and components as required. Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.
- 2-5 years of engineering experience, preferably in medical device or another FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of design controls and validation principles (IQ/OQ/PQ, TMV, MSA).
- Demonstrated ability to author clear technical protocols and reports suitable for a regulated document system.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and standard office productivity tools. Preferred
- Familiarity with medical device standards and guidance documents.
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and applied statistical methods.
- Experience with GD&T and inspection method development.
- Experience with catheter, guidewire, or other vascular access device manufacturing processes.
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