Staff R&D Development Engineer
About The Position
We are searching for the best talent to join our MedTech Robotic Instruments & Accessories team as a Staff Component Development Engineer located in Cincinnati, OH. About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Purpose: Our team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists are in the forefront of technology in the robotic surgery industry. As a key member or our group, you will be making vital contributions to the New Product Development (NPD) pipeline and improving patient care through innovation. You will work with NPD teams and Suppliers to develop robust molded part designs, tooling and manufacturing processes that meet or exceed all product requirements at the lowest possible manufacturing cost. This role provides an opportunity to bring exciting new products to market while also providing the opportunity for leadership and significant professional growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical degree
- A minimum of 5+ years manufacturing process development experience, with a focus on plastics injection mold tooling and components development through process qualification
- Possess hands-on knowledge of mold tooling design, fabrication and assembly techniques
- Detailed knowledge of SIM fundamentals to assess supplier SIM reports
- Familiar with various grades of polymers and additives inclusive of injection molding process development
- Proven understanding of Moldflow software and interpretation of results
- Application of GD&T and statistical analysis
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Able to work in a team based, collaborative environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a medical device production environment or other regulated environment is preferred
- Process excellence Six Sigma knowledge is preferred
- Additional plastics experience including extrusions, thermoforming, insert molding, over-molding, and in-mold decorating is preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with external suppliers and internal partners to develop molded components
- Plan, develop, qualify, and stabilize component development process solutions for NPD projects
- Influence the product design by providing injection molded component DFM and COGS feedback
- Identify and evaluate injection molding suppliers
- Review supplier mold tooling designs and qualification plans
- Mentor staff on plastics component development
- Reviews testing, verification, and validation activities to ensure conformance to product and customer specifications.
- Delivers technical reports, technical memoranda, and other documents for internal and external distribution.
Benefits
- Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
