R&D Project Manager I

Merit Medical Systems • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

Manages and is responsible for the timely and quality completion of Research and Development projects, primarily new product development projects. 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 manager is accountable for assigned projects, serves as lead engineer, and is responsible for project success, including execution of design control and leadership of multidisciplinary project teams. The position creates, tracks, and meets project schedules, plans, and budgets, and reviews documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. It may include supervisory responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

The role may require exposure to blood or body fluids. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, writing, sitting, standing, bending, visual acuity, and reading.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• A minimum of six years of related experience in medical product development or equivalent.
• Demonstrated project leadership skills, which may be demonstrated 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 programs.
• 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 and support timely delivery of new or improved products that meet user needs.
• Balance technical requirements with management and timely delivery of business objectives.
• Maintain accountability for assigned projects and report status regularly to management.
• Execute design control for assigned projects according to Merit procedures.
• Serve as lead engineer and take responsibility for 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, eligible the first of the month after 30 days
• 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