OEM Project Engineer II - South Jordan, UT (Remote Work Opportunity)

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES*

Responsible for providing product marketing and analysis support, and special project management. Gathers new standard OEM product ideas as well as customer defined products and evaluates their potential and practicality. Participates in the initial stages of product planning and development, including financial, engineering and manufacturing issues. Assists with preparations and works trade shows as well as performs other marketing and sales functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Works with OEM customers to increase the ability of Merit to understand and meet specific customer needs by:
   
   • Identifying problems not met by existing products.
   • Discussing possible changes in product specifications based upon the unique needs of an individual customer.
   • Coordinating with OEM and corporate staff to identify customers with possible customized needs.
   • Working with manufacturing staff to confirm pricing parameters for products.
2. Works with customers in coordinating Market Research by:
   
   • Identifying opportunities for adding accessories or improving product operation.
   • Gathering information about product performance by observation of procedures, questionnaires, interviews and face-to-face discussions.
   • Explaining product improvement needs to Engineering and Manufacturing staff.
   • Evaluating overall product effectiveness and market potential.
3. Evaluates new product potential by:
   
   • Researching and analyzing the existing market and the products being manufactured by competing companies.
   • Forecasting sales of products within existing and potential markets.
   • Assessing the ability of products to meet current and potential needs.
4. Participates in the initial stages of product planning and development, including financial, engineering and manufacturing issues.
5. Assists with preparing and writing brochures and sales materials.
6. May prepare a variety of sales and marketing forecasts.
7. Exercises judgment in project management for high priority projects and assignments.
8. Performs other product management and marketing tasks, as needed.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Engineering or related field.
• Work related experience equivalent to three years of product management, engineering, manufacturing, and/or appropriate sales experience.
• Experience in the medical device field preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, large and high priority projects efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to conduct and/or supervise the development process in an organized and methodical manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to act as a team leader while supervising OEM's efforts as related to high priority projects.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to prepare professional written and oral presentations and market analysis.
• Excellent market research skills and the ability to report research findings with high degrees of validity and reliability.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

• Product effectiveness/market potential evaluation
• Market research/analyzing
• Sales forecasting
• Product assessment
• Sales
• Brochure/sales material preparation and writing
• Problem solving

COMMENTS

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, is a dynamic, progressive and innovative company with a strong global presence. Our culture is highly energetic, family friendly, values its employees, and promotes them as standard business practice. To see what it is like to work at Merit take a look at our new recruiting video on YouTube at www.youtube.com/meritmedical to see the video titled "Great people, Great products, Great Company". Merit currently has the above opening located in South Jordan, Utah. Excellent compensation and benefits packages will be offered to the right candidate.

COMPANY HISTORY Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ, MMSI) was founded in 1987 by Fred P. Lampropoulos. Merit develops, manufactures and markets single-use medical devices primarily for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular and vascular disease. Merit has been successful in introducing and marketing innovative, high-quality products through its expertise in new product design and its capabilities in injection and insert molding of plastics; the application of its proprietary electronic and sensor-based technologies; and wire, extrusion and catheter technologies. Merit also develops and markets embolotherapeutic products for the treatment of uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors, and arteriovenous malformations. Embolotherapy procedures are primarily performed by interventional radiologists and use bioengineered microspheres to create targeted vascular occlusion and drug delivery. The Company is utilizing its competitive advantages and technologies to develop and offer products that address a wide range of needs related to cardiology and radiology procedures performed in hospitals. Sales are made primarily to U.S. hospitals through a direct sales force. The Company markets its products in over 60 countries worldwide, utilizing a direct sales force in Europe, and distributors for the remainder of the world.

MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

www.merit.com/careers

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Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
* Medical/Dental Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
* 401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

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