Porex · 19 hours ago
Advanced Product Development Engineer
Fairburn, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPorex is a global leader in developing custom-engineered porous polymer solutions. They are seeking an experienced Advanced Product Development Engineer to lead the development of next-generation porous material solutions and engineered components across various markets.
ConsumerManufacturingMedicalMedical DevicePlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization, working with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, QA, commercial, regulatory)
Translate customer and market requirements into engineering specifications and material/component designs
Drive prototype development, iteration, and performance validation using in-house and customer-supplied testing protocols
Partner with Advanced Materials Engineering team to incorporate new materials and surface modifications into product design
Lead design for manufacturability (DFM) and design transfer processes to scale from lab to production
Conduct risk assessments, design reviews, and verification/validation activities in accordance with internal and customer quality systems
Coordinate with QA and Regulatory teams to ensure new products meet relevant standards (e.g., ISO 10993, USP Class VI, FDA 21 CFR)
Document technical data, create test protocols and reports, and contribute to technical files for internal records and external submissions
Participate in customer engagements, joint development discussions, application mapping, and field performance evaluations
Contribute to intellectual property development (patents, trade secrets) based on novel designs or applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree (preferred) in Mechanical engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
3+ years of industry experience in product development, preferably in medical devices, diagnostics, or engineered polymer components
Solid understanding of polymer materials, compounding additives, surface coatings, porous media, membranes, or filtration systems is highly desirable
Proven experience with design verification & validation, risk analysis (FMEA), and design documentation
Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and working with prototypes, fixtures, and custom test setups
Working knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements for medical and diagnostics product development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret test results and propose design improvements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical content to diverse audiences
Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently and drive cross-functional alignment
Company
Porex
Porex is the pioneer and global leader in the development and manufacturing of porous plastic products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2M2021-10-22Grant· $16.2M
2013-11-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Janel Wittmayer
President
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