Senior Design Engineer

• Define, plan and lead activities for test method & measurement system development and validation, and testing optimization in support of Design Verification. • Lead creation and execution of verification protocols, summarize results, enable formal design reviews, and own the verification portion of the Design History File. • Demonstrate proficiency in spotting Design Variance through relevant statistical measures. • Follow Design Control & ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, international, and internal safety regulations, policies, and procedures. • Interpret and analyze design verification data with respect to product performance and operational stability in the manufacturing plants. • The associate will work on receipt, preparation, testing, and delivery of test samples and support materials for all V&V lab associate testing including sample inventory management. • Application of engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods to gain deep understanding of the underlying technical issues, and to propose and implement robust solutions. • Collaborate with Design & Development, Systems Engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are verifiable and measurable. • Synthesize, develop, update, and optimize designs based on understanding design space. Understand design options and tradeoffs; managing critical parameters; leverage strong engineering fundamentals and tools. Incorporate manufacturing principles early in the development process. • Executes Continuous Improvement projects in the following (but not limited to) areas. • Equipment or method troubleshooting/repairs. • Coordinates with Test Method Development and Verification & validation team for equipment and method validations • Method or Equipment Upgrades • Fixture maintenance • Drawing or Specification modifications • Responsible for Complete end to end maintenance of test equipment and management of Test method validation records. • Ensure deliverables are reliable across the design space, is adequately pressure-tested to satisfy user, regulatory and business requirements. Understand system and subsystem design sensitivity and identify and address early any potential design integration and transfer risks. • Implement DFSS rigor throughout the design selection and development process, leveraging and deploying empirical, statistical, and analytical tools to drive informed design decisions and reduce design iteration cycle times. • Ensure the design considerations are embedding all applicable DFX (Design for Excellence) aspects including manufacturability, usability, reliability, and safety. • Create and document novel test methodologies and provide feedback and recommendations for product/design changes. • Actively build on personal skills, expertise, and competencies. Ensure that technical lessons are reviewed, learned, and disseminated. • Coach and mentor junior engineers and technicians to execute project deliverables. • Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices. • Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures. • The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring QMS conformance and ensure that the quality policy and objectives are met per organizational guidelines. • Coordinate the Material Shipment & Vendor management.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical Engineering with 5 to 8 years of experience in medical device or other regulated industry OR Master degree in mechanical or biomedical Engineering and 4+ years of experience. Knowledge and Skills: • Expertise with test method development, validation strategy, and execution is required. • Expertise in fixture design & development. • Expertise with design verification & validation strategy development and execution is required. • Strong track record of technical problem solving and effective product development through expert application of engineering principles is required. • Design controls expertise and experience with traditional and modern fabrication techniques is required. • Proven experience in leading CAPAs, design-defect analyses, managing non-conformances and remediation is required. • Proficiency in solid mechanics/mechanics of materials and proficiency statistical methods/tools is required. • Experience with design standard methodologies, including advanced tolerance design, and design for reliability. • Experience and Knowledge on Medical regulatory standards • Experience in solid modeling (SolidWorks) or electromechanical systems is a plus. • Experience in high-volume manufacturing processes is a plus. • Experience developing and commercializing medical devices is a plus. • Exposure to Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering and/or structural analysis and simulation/mathematical modeling desirable. • DFSS training or certifications are a plus. Preferred skills: • Ability to lead and teach others to assess project/program needs, formulate strategy, build support, and execute initiatives. • Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to effectively manage change and uncertainty. • Ability to engage and mentor team members and to maximize diverse perspectives to achieve the best outcomes.

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