Product Development Engineer II

Nordson Corporation•St. Petersburg, FL

2d•$76,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Nordson Medical Fluid Components, a global leader in medical and biopharma devices, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team in Loveland, Colorado or St. Petersburg, Florida as a Product Development Engineer II. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. The Product Development Engineer II is responsible for leading new product development activities, along with existing product evaluation and testing across multiple product lines. This position will ensure product requirements and quality standards are satisfied and to help assess how well the product will meet customer needs in terms of functionality and usability.

Requirements

Innovator: identify technological gaps and conceptualize solutions to meet market needs.
Project management: demonstrated ability to manage phase-gate projects and accurately forecast project timelines
Knowledge of plastic injection molding component design
Knowledge of plastic injection molding manufacturing techniques and practices
Knowledge of component and assembly design optimized for high volume assembly and manufacturing
Strong organization skills: ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met
Proven change agent: skill with enabling change and influencing abilities
Mentorship: demonstrate the ability to teach advanced skills/principles to others and provide guidance to less seasoned engineers
Rapid prototyping methods to evaluate designs
Knowledge of patenting process
Advanced working knowledge of standard computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external customers
Ability to make independent decisions using available resources
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyzes information skillfully
Open to other’s ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things.
Detail Oriented: demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality.
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related engineering discipline.
3 - 5 years of related design and development experience in the medical device.
Experience in high volume manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly those of plastic injection molded parts and assemblies
Hands on experience with Design Control experience including design and process verification and validation.
Experience in a Phase-Gate development process.
Experience in designing production equivalent rapid prototypes.
Demonstrated knowledge of applied mechanical engineering in product design and evaluation.
Strong aptitude for hands-on engineering testing and experimentation in a lab environment.
Understanding and experience in product design and development including the use of tools such as QFD, FEA, Risk Analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA, and GD&T.
Design Control experience including design and process verification and validation.
Strong design skills: proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
Understanding of CAE tools (FEA, CFD, etc.)
Demonstrated project management skills.
Microsoft Project experience required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Design and develop innovative products from concept to production that provide a sustained competitive advantage.
Innovation leadership to drive unique innovative solutions and processes
Coordinate cross-functional team member activities to meet specified customer design, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
Display originality and judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques.
Coordinate appropriate communications with customers to facilitate requirements collection/development and project acceptance criteria.
Refine technical data received from marketing, sales, customers, and manufacturing team members.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish and implements strategies consistent with NPD and organizational growth objectives.
Perform evaluation testing of prototypes to prove or disprove established hypotheses.
Create appropriate project plan/documentation to adequately create a Design History File (DHF) of all projects within the guidelines of company procedures and practices.
Oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate work instructions and ISO procedures.
Develop test protocols for internal or external use; design and build test equipment; and perform design validation resulting in products that meets customer, design, and manufacturing requirements.
Lead Technical design reviews across departments.
Develop technical solutions to engineering problems using analytical methods such as DOE, correlation studies, and apply statistical analysis for product improvements.
Mentor and motivate junior engineers while coaching them through activities such as FMEA’s design validation, material and components specifications.

Benefits

Medical
Rx
Vision
Dental
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
paid Holidays
each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events
Matching Gifts Program