R&D Project Manager I

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

Manages and is responsible for timely, high-quality completion of Research and Development projects, primarily new product development. The role manages one or two development projects to deliver new or improved products that meet user needs, balancing technical requirements with business objectives. The position serves as lead engineer for assigned projects, oversees multidisciplinary project teams, and is accountable for project success and regular status reporting to management. It executes design control in accordance with Merit procedures and develops and manages project schedules, plans, and budgets. The role reviews documentation for compliance with internal and external standards and may perform supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least six years of related experience in medical product development or equivalent.
• Demonstrated project leadership skills, potentially as a project leader on a smaller project or portion of a project.
• Strong understanding of medical device design control processes, including FDA and EU requirements.
• Ability to independently apply analytical skills, complex scientific and technical principles, and detailed knowledge to solve engineering problems and develop new products, techniques, or designs.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including 3D solid modeling, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other applicable software.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work effectively as a team leader.
• Working knowledge of applicable United States and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or two development projects to ensure timely delivery of new or improved products that meet user needs.
• Balance technical requirements with management and timely delivery of business objectives.
• Take accountability for assigned projects and regularly report project status to management.
• Execute design control for assigned projects according to Merit procedures.
• Serve as lead engineer on assigned projects.
• Ensure the success of assigned projects.
• Lead and monitor multidisciplinary project teams.
• Create, track, and meet project schedules, plans, and budgets.
• Review documentation to ensure it meets internal Merit and external professional standards.
• Conceive, plan, and conduct development projects under Merit Design Control Procedures.
• May perform supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and other insurance, available the first of the month after 30 days of eligibility.
• Low-cost onsite medical clinic.
• Two onsite cafeterias.
• Employee garden and gardening classes.
• Three weeks' vacation.
• One week of sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account.

What This Job Offers

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