Product Development Engineer

Company: Actalent
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Description:The Product Development Engineer will develop and design new bioprocessing products that are in line with the company's strategic roadmap, as well as identify and develop innovative and creative ideas for bioprocessing components and systems. Applying a strong technical experience, will lead a cross-functional team and manage product development projects through the company's stage gate process with the ultimate goal to hand off innovative products that are ready for industrialization and commercialization.Responsibilities:--- Meet with business management, marketing, and the R&D team to discuss product ideas--- Analyze specifications, customer requirements and other technical documents to determine their effect on designs--- Assemble and manage a cross functional team and secure efficient communication and clearly assigned responsibilities--- Plan and conduct the product development reviews, following the Stage Gate / Product Development process --- Report project progress and make recommendations to management and stakeholders--- Prepare scaled drawings based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets and other data using computer-assisted drawing software (VISIO) and Solid works --- Work hands on in our PD Lab to test proof of concept and various product performance testing--- Produce designs, working drawings, bill of materials, forms, and records--- Collaborate with the Manufacturing and Marketing department on product feasibility and viability--- Coordinate requirements of designs with R&D Director, other R&D and Engineering Team members, Sales and Purchasing to determine any new product requirements, style or design of such new products and prepare template for new product--- Perform various testing methods to validate prototype's fit, form, function--- Draft SOP and FMEA documentation for products once prototype is approved--- Participate to market research and evaluate similar products and their functions--- Present product designs to management and stakeholder--- Redesign existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs--- Oversee the handover to Manufacturing --- Create protocols, reports, studies and other records of design verification and validation activities--- Actively participate in the creation of work instructions, validation plans, etc. --- Resolve product issues--- Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPAs if necessarySkills:solidworks, New product development, work instruction, assembly drawing, validation protocols, drafting/design, r&d engineering, testing validation, technical writing, Medical device, Design, Mechanical, Mechanical engineering, Development, R&d, Research & development, Validation, Plastic, Design control, Mechanical designTop Skills Details:solidworks,New product developmentAdditional Skills & Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, material science and/or biotechnology --- 3+ years' experience as an R&D engineer required--- Advanced analytical and mathematical skills--- In-depth knowledge of mechanical design--- Proficient with computer design software including SolidWorks, CAD, 3D printing--- Excel, Outlook, Access and ERP database systems --- Ability to translate design concepts into physical objects --- Must be detail oriented, able to follow written and verbal instructions and an appetite to learn.--- Experience with Project Management and with Stage Gate process / Product Development process preferred--- Experienced in manufacturing industry preferred; cGMP environment is a plus --- Experienced with Mechanical drawing/drafting or Production assembly drawings preferred --- Experience with IP management is a plus--- Six Sigma or Kaizen experience preferredExperience Level:Intermediate Level

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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