Principal Engineer, Process Dev, R&D
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Job Location:
Maple Grove, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Expected Travel: Up to 25%
Requisition ID:13036
About Teleflex Incorporated
As a global provider of medical technologies Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of peoples lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia emergency medicine interventional cardiology and radiology surgical vascular access and urology. We believe that the potential of great people purpose-driven innovation and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.
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At Teleflex we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information please visit .
Interventional - The Interventional business unit at Teleflex offers innovative medical devices that are used to diagnose and treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. We place a strategic emphasis on complex coronary and peripheral interventions vascular access bone access specialty biologic treatments and cardiac assist. Our current Interventional products include a broad range of clinically relevant solutions such as our GuideLiner and Turnpike Catheters Ringer Perfusion Balloon Catheter AC3 Optimus and AC3 Range Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps and the OnControl Powered Bone Access System. Teleflexs product portfolio now also includes Passeo-18 Lux Peripheral Drug-Coated Balloon Catheter Pantera Lux Drug-Coated Balloon Catheter Orsiro Mission Drug-Eluting Stent the PK Papyrus Covered Coronary Stent and more. With a strong R&D footprint and pipeline our fast-growing Interventional business unit is poised to continue the development of new technologies to serve critically ill patients for years to come. Join a dynamic growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients lives.
Position Summary
Collaborate with Design Development Product Development and Manufacturing Engineers to define the design and processes for new products that meet the clinical needs.
Principal Responsibilities
Lead a small team of engineers to define and effectively execute the process development strategy.
Represent the process development function on the core team through collaboration strategy technical knowledge and communication.
Manage the planning execution and documentation of all process development & validation activities for new products based on projected product volume project timelines and COGS targets.
Actively pursue design process and equipment improvements to improve process reliability and minimize product manufacturing cost.
Make process decisions that minimize process issues and resolve those that occur.
Specify design characterize optimize and implement manufacturing processes that are capable of meeting design quality productivity and cost requirements.
Investigate and troubleshoot process issues determine causes and implement solutions.
Develop and implement easy to follow work instructions to produce products that meet requirements.
Establish project timelines track progress manage to the schedule and communicate project status to management and project leader.
Lead generation of product development process documentation (e.g. PFMEAs characterization studies protocols reports MPs Design Transfer reports etc.).
Plan coordinate and execute process validations. Transfer validated processes and equipment into production for commercial manufacturing.
Coordinate with production to produce initial finished goods inventory for new product launches.
Perform test data analysis.
Conduct risk analysis failure analysis and root cause investigations and report the results.
Coordinate and execute product development builds.
Build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.
Work effectively in a diverse group respect different ideas perspectives and values.
Education / Experience Requirements
BA/BS in Engineering or physical sciences required.
8 years of related experience required.
Expert-level experience working in medical device catheter process development.
Expertise in process validation (IQ OQ & PQ) experience with various production processing methods and the product/process development cycle
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
MS in Engineering or physical sciences preferred.
Experience successfully leading a process development team through a catheter development project from concept to commercialization.
Expert level experience with many of the processes and process aids used in catheter manufacture; polymer laser bonding hot die polymer bonding UV adhesive bonding injection over-molding catheter reflow marker band swaging metal laser bonding roll-cut pressure testing tipping heat shrink mandrels balloon pleat and fold laser micrometer optical micrometer balloon forming nitinol forming nitinol laser cutting braid reinforcement coil reinforcement induction heating hydrophilic coating silicone coating packaging PTFE liner stretch assembly metrology inspection and fixtures.
Knowledge of the first principles behind catheter processing.
Knowledge of poka-yoke tools and implementation.
Recognized as having a knack for independent problem solving of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Persistent in achieving success using a productive and positive approach.
Experience using Minitab to perform data analysis (including DOE ANOVA hypothesis testing gauge R&R capability analysis normality analysis distribution identification graphing etc.)
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: up to 25%
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $125700 - $188600 however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include benefits such as medical prescription drug dental and vision insurance flexible spending accounts participation in 401(k) savings plan and various paid time off benefits such as PTO short- and long-term disability and parental leave dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
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At Teleflex we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.
Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age race religion color national origin ancestry sexual orientation disability nationality sex or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at: or
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, w ... View more
