Principal Process Development Engineer

Description

About us:

For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

Position Summary:

The Principal Process Development Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting the Process Development Engineering team as a subject matter expert in defining and developing manufacturing processes for medical devices and associated auxiliary equipment. This role will deploy Best in Class methods for process characterization, process validation, and process improvement opportunities; and collaborate across the Cirtec Medical organization, working with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Applications Engineering to deliver superior manufacturing processes. The Principal Process Development Engineer is the technical lead and mentor to other Process Development Engineers, and will assist management in teaching, guiding, mentoring, and providing technical direction to the Process Development Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and provide technical direction over Development Engineering of medical device manufacturing processes and transfer to production
• Plan and lead process design initiatives that define, characterize, optimize, and validate statble, robust, and capable processes for product commercialization.
• Create test methods and corresponding test method validations.
• Lead PFMEA creation and supporting risk management activities.
• Coordinate process qualification activities (i.e., IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Define requirements and design criteria, then develop, document, and qualify new (or improve existing) equipment, tooling, and fixturing.
• Advise internal and external customers in Design for Manufacturability.
• Understand the functional performance of manufacturing processes as they are developed.
• Write/update work instructions, part specifications, protocols, and technical documents.
• Maintain compliance to procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate technical risks as they arise.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend equipment, technologies, material, and methodologies that improve quality, reduce costs, and decrease program development time.
• Assist, as an available resource, Business Development and Applications Engineering in quoting and proposal development.
• Exercise creative problem solving and critical thinking; oversee the planning and execution of DOEs/characterization studies, analysis, interpretation, and documenting and reporting of data.
• Lead and teach analytical techniques and apply engineering principles to understand the impact and interaction of materials and processes on process and product outputs.
• Lead cross-functional teams in collaborative efforts to research, define and develop new manufacturing processes and improve existing processes.
• Serve as technical expert in phase or design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve the engineering development process and systems based on experience and feedback.
• Manage workload to support various projects, in larger scale and complexity.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise and oversee management and partnerships with external suppliers by executing due diligence assessments, setting specifications for critical quality and/or manufacturing attributes for materials and components, collaborate on development projects and qualification/validate external processes.
• Mentor and educate engineers and technicians in various functions; and communicate technical knowledge cross-project to reduce tribal knowledge.
• Understand the complete product development process within the medical device industry (Class II & III).
• Provide regular status updates to management and/or customer.
• Support project teams with technical problem solving and expert opinion.

Must Have:

• A bachelor's degree (STEM engineering discipline)
• 10 years of experience in process engineering
• Experience and knowledge working under quality management systems that meet governmental regulations such as FDA QSR, ISO 13485, the MDD relevant standards, and have knowledge cGMP, GDP principles and practices.
• Familiarity with CAD required, SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with robust process documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, PFMEA, process flow) required.
• Knowledge of dimensioning and tolerances, GD&T.
• Computer skills associated with Microsoft software.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Excellent reading, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Possess team collaboration skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Good to have:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ISO & FDA requirements.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.