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Teleflex · 6 days ago

Pr. R&D Process Development Engineer

Maple Grove, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead a small team of engineers to define and effectively execute the process development strategy.

Represent the process development function on the core team through collaboration, strategy, technical knowledge, and communication.

Manage the planning, execution, and documentation of all process development & validation activities for new products based on projected product volume, project timelines, and COGS targets.

Actively pursue design, process, and equipment improvements to improve process reliability and minimize product manufacturing cost.

Make process decisions that minimize process issues and resolve those that occur.

Specify, design, characterize, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes that are capable of meeting design, quality, productivity, and cost requirements.

Investigate and troubleshoot process issues, determine causes, and implement solutions.

Develop and implement easy to follow work instructions to produce products that meet requirements.

Establish project timelines, track progress, manage to the schedule, and communicate project status to management and project leader.

Lead generation of product development process documentation (e.g., PFMEAs, characterization studies, protocols, reports, MPs, Design Transfer reports, etc.).

Plan, coordinate, and execute process validations. Transfer validated processes and equipment into production for commercial manufacturing.

Coordinate with production to produce initial finished goods inventory for new product launches.

Perform test data analysis.

Conduct risk analysis, failure analysis, and root cause investigations and report the results.

Coordinate and execute product development builds.

Build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.

Work effectively in a diverse group, respect different ideas, perspectives, and values.

Qualification

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years relatedMedical device catheter process developmentProcess validationIQOQPQProduction processing methodsProduct/process development cycleMS in EngineeringProcess development team leadershipCatheter developmentPolymer laser bondingHot die polymer bondingUV adhesive bondingInjection over-moldingCatheter reflowMarker band swagingMetal laser bondingRoll-cutPressure testingTippingHeat shrinkMandrelsBalloon pleatFoldLaser micrometerOptical micrometerBalloon formingNitinol formingNitinol laser cutting

Required

BA/BS in Engineering or physical sciences required.

8 years of related experience required.

Expert level experience working in medical device catheter process development.

Expertise in process validation (IQ, OQ & PQ), experience with various production processing methods and the product/process development cycle

Preferred

MS in Engineering or physical sciences preferred.

Experience successfully leading a process development team through a catheter development project from concept to commercialization.

Expert level experience with many of the processes and process aids used in catheter manufacture; polymer laser bonding, hot die polymer bonding, UV adhesive bonding, injection over-molding, catheter reflow, marker band swaging, metal laser bonding, roll-cut, pressure testing, tipping, heat shrink, mandrels, balloon pleat and fold, laser micrometer, optical micrometer, balloon forming, nitinol forming, nitinol laser cutting, braid reinforcement, coil reinforcement, induction heating, hydrophilic coating, silicone coating, packaging, PTFE liner stretch, assembly, metrology, inspection, and fixtures.

Knowledge of the first principles behind catheter processing.

Knowledge of poka-yoke tools and implementation.

Recognized as having a knack for independent problem solving of mechanical and/or electrical systems.

Persistent in achieving success using a productive and positive approach.

Experience using Minitab to perform data analysis (including DOE, ANOVA, hypothesis testing, gauge R&R, capability analysis, normality analysis, distribution identification, graphing, etc.)

Demonstrated project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Company

Teleflex

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Teleflex is a diversified global company, distinguished by a significant presence in healthcare, with niche businesses.

Founded in 1943

Royersford, Pennsylvania, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.teleflex.com

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