Development Engineer III

Job title: Development Engineer III

Company: Karl Storz

Job description: POSITION DESCRIPTIONThis Development Engineer is responsible for project/design leadership of KS-PDI new product development projects. Primary responsibilities include development and upgrade of KARL STORZ products, both Medical and Industrial Flexible Endoscopes, including associated components and accessories, as well as the construction and testing of prototypes. The Engineer will lead international teams of engineers and technicians to assure on-time delivery of new products to the market. Additional responsibilities include manufacturing transition, process development, and test protocol development for flexible endoscopes from Concept to Pilot phases of projects. There is also a requirement to interface with production and technical personnel to completely document all phases of product testing and transition.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTSB.S degree in Mechanical Engineering or other with emphasis in mechanical design.6 years + of experience in a Design or Project Engineering environment3 years minimum of work experience in a medical product development environment2 years of project management experience a plus.International communication skills preferredStrong computer skills; Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and Microsoft packages is required (Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project/Server, etc.)This position requires a thorough knowledge of standard engineering practicesPrevious successful experience leading project teams and/or supervising technical employeesTool shop experience is preferredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assignedShould have sufficient visual capacity to make judgments concerning the quality of components, subassemblies and/or finished productsAbility to work with small parts and with computers for extended period of timesMust be able to work overtime as neededMENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe ability to pay close attention to detail in a fast paced environment is essentialMust be able to analyze root causes of technical issues and apply lasting corrective actionMust be able to deal effectively with multiple changing prioritiesAbility to solve problems of diverse scope and high complexity within areas of responsibilityMental stamina is required, as the majority of the day is spent at a computer screenHas responsibility for decisions on own designs including selection of materials and purchased components to be usedResponsible for design time estimation and for subsequently keeping projects on scheduleMust demonstrate creative approaches to solving technical issuesMust be self-directed / self-starterDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the position and/or the goals and objectives of the department may be assigned.)Design, test, and documentation, as well as manufacturing transition of Flexible EndoscopesUnderstanding of processes and technology for product upgrades, improvements, and cost reduction are also important aspects of the positionLogging/record keeping of all work is requiredData manipulation and development / refinement of test protocolsInvestigation of failures with corrective action recommendations as they relate to product returnsDevelopment of prototype and manufacturing tooling is also an important aspect of the jobServe as technical resource for manufacturability of designs, verify product performance to specificationsMust be an independent worker (with minimum direction), capable of meeting goals and objectives as defined by managementAct as a key contributor on regional and global project teamRegularly communicate with other KARL STORZ locations, both in the US and abroad regarding project updatesEvaluate changes in products per organizational risk management practices to ensure effective, safe and compliant devices are released to the market in accordance with current standardsENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY:Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations, including the company’s environmental and safety policies and procedures; must be willing to report actual and potential environmental and safety violations to appropriate supervisory and/or management personnel.Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety of himself/herself or othersResponsible for informing the company if he/she is taking medications or if there are any other circumstances that would interfere with safe performance of job dutiesResponsible for acting on the information provided to him or her by subordinate employees by recording information and promptly pursuing resolution of any identified problemsQUALITYThe incumbent in this position is responsible for knowledge of and adherence to the company policies and procedures as they relate to the requirements of the KS Quality SystemNotes and processes must conform to company standards (i.e. traceable and legible); test data must be recorded, date stamped, and filed in an accessible mannerINTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLSMust be able to maintain productive working relationships with co-workersMust treat fellow employees with respectMust be capable of communicating (both verbally and in writing) effectively with peers, subordinates, and superiors (within and outside the department), as well as with KARL STORZ customers in regard to product issuesMust prepare written reports in a professional mannerMust interact with all departments (globally) and lead teams to build consensus and resolve complex technical issuesMust express technical ideas clearly to engineering personnel, customers, and vendorsMust effectively work with a great variety of personalities in a great number of different departmentsAbove average presentation skills are required for inter-company meetings and design reviewsOTHER FUNCTIONSOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the position and/or the goals and objectives of the department may be assigned.)Evaluates potential materials, procedures, and components for product improvementImplement design changes into existing productsTechnical support to all departments as required for assigned projectsPosition requires up to 15% travel (Domestic and International)#LI-BL1

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Location: Charlton, MA

Job date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:44:45 GMT

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