New Product Introduction Engineer II - Med Device

Freudenberg Group • Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

This role is responsible for executing the development, prototyping, and testing of new products and processes within the medical device industry. The engineer will support NPI projects from concept to commercialization, collaborating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, select materials, and resolve technical issues. Key activities include process validation, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position also involves hands-on support for builds, process development, and troubleshooting, as well as contributing to feasibility studies and evaluating new technologies for scalable manufacturing solutions. Effective cross-functional communication and stakeholder management are essential for meeting project timelines. The role also requires staying current with industry technologies and supporting Quality Management System (QMS) activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical etc.) or related science/technical field.
• 3+ years’ experience in a medical device or related industry experience.
• Understanding of relevant ISO standards.
• Knowledge of GMP principles and their application in medical device manufacturing, including country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of process validation principles and how to validate manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and necessary safety protocols.
• Intermediate knowledge of quality control tools such as statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with product testing and inspection methods to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute the development, prototyping, and testing of new products/processes, including design verification, validation, and the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and technical documentation.
• Support planning and executing NPI projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timelines, budgets, and customer requirements are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, select materials, resolve technical issues, and support design for manufacturability.
• Plan and execute process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), risk assessments (per ISO 13485), and process control strategies to support robust product and process development.
• Support risk management activities (i.e., PFMEA) and ensure integration and alignment with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide hands-on support for prototyping, pilot builds, process development, validation, transfer to production and troubleshooting, and collaborate with suppliers for materials, components, and equipment qualification.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and evaluate new technology identification to ensure scalable, compliant manufacturing solutions.
• Engage in cross-functional communication and external collaboration to align project goals, manage stakeholders, to facilitate NPI project timelines, and stay current with industry technologies and best practices.
• Support management of QMS activities such as CAPA's, PAR's, NCMR's and other applicable items as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level