Sr R&D Engineer - Disposables

Cardinal Health•Hazelwood, MO

15h

About The Position

This position involves supporting projects for the development of new products and championing product improvements in the medical disposables area. The single-use devices that our group is responsible for are 100% mechanical and most frequently made from engineering and commodity plastics. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership regarding the design, testing, and use of these devices. He/she must be willing and able to coordinate and communicate the efforts of R&D with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Planning/Logistics, Packaging/Labeling and outside partners. Become a part of our dynamic team that supports a diverse set of product areas, including: safety needles & syringes, sharps containment, O.R. fluid management, & cardiothoracic drainage technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Plastics Engineering preferred
2+ years of experience in medical product development or related field preferred
Knowledge of Medical Device design controls
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred Certifications: DFSS
Experience with Plastic product design/manufacturing is a plus
Ability to work in 3-D CAD systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the full product development lifecycle for new and improved single-use medical devices, with a focus on 100% mechanical designs utilizing engineering and commodity plastics.
Provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, testing, and application of disposable medical devices, ensuring robust and innovative solutions.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication by effectively coordinating R&D efforts with key stakeholders including Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Planning/Logistics, Packaging/Labeling, and external partners.
Manage and execute complex project tasks , ensuring adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while proactively communicating status updates and potential risks to project teams and leadership.
Ensure rigorous adherence to FDA/QSR Design Controls and actively contribute to the comprehensive documentation within the Design History File (DHF) throughout all project phases.
Design, develop, and execute robust product performance verification and validation activities to ensure devices meet specified requirements, regulatory standards, and user needs.
Initiate, evaluate, and implement design and process changes for existing products, ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Develop innovative and practical solutions to complex technical challenges related to product design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes for disposable medical devices.
Support a diverse portfolio of product areas , including safety needles & syringes, sharps containment, OR fluid management, and cardiothoracic drainage technologies.

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs