Cook Medical · 3 days ago
Senior Research & Development Engineer
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCook Medical is a leader in the medical device industry, seeking a Senior Research & Development Engineer to support the transition of externally sourced products from concept through commercialization. The role involves collaborating with internal teams, overseeing vendor relationships, and providing technical guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
HardwareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Act as the R&D lead for vendor and supplier oversight throughout the product development lifecycle
Collaborate closely with internal design and development engineers to align on product requirements and design intent
Provide technical input on defining project priorities and company product goals, within the context of supplier manufacturing strategies and capabilities
Review and provide feedback on: Design for Manufacturability analyses, Tooling and mold flow analyses, process development plans, characterization protocols, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols, reports and results
Assist in reviewing and scrutinizing supplier quotations and cost breakdowns, including product per piece pricing and project-related costs
Identify and solve department, system-level problems, within the context of supplier manufacturing strategies and capabilities
Contribute technical/scientific expertise and direction to department engineers and other company business functions
Assume responsibility for interpreting data, organizing, executing, and coordinating project activities
Lead large scale or multiple engineering projects with a high degree of independence
Act as a mentor to other personnel in the Engineering department
Provide technical and strategic input on managing company intellectual property relevant to area of work
Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
Communicate technically complex information clearly, concisely and appropriately for a range of audiences. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence both internal and external parties
Challenge assumptions, design and manufacturing process decisions constructively while helping the team make progress amid ambiguity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
Strong practical knowledge or project management principles
Experience using analytical skills and problem solving
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, assembly, etc.) and associated validation activities
Experience with design for manufacturability, mold/tooling reviews and supplier qualification
Company
Cook Medical
Cook Medical is a medical device company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and delivering invasive medical devices. It is a sub-organization of Cook Group.
10001+ employees
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Gayle Cook
Co-founder
Kelly Fischer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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