Product Development Engineer II

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

R&D / Product Development Engineer

BD Interventional Surgery, located in Warwick, RI and Vernon Hills, IL, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies. We focus our business on key surgical specialties, including Surgical Instruments, Soft Tissue Repair, Surgical Fixation, Infection Prevention, Biomaterials and Orthopedic/Wound Management Irrigation.

Our company has a strong tradition of developing our employees to learn, grow and excel. We are continually building our team with qualified, team-oriented individuals to enhance the success of our company.

BDI Surgery is situated in a central location, surrounded by a scenic coastline with easy access to T.F. Green Airport, AMTRAK Train Stations and Route 95, a major highway connecting to Providence, Connecticut, Boston and New York City within a short amount of time.

Summary/Purpose of Position

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for providing design engineering technical leadership on cross-functional product development teams during the pre-concept, development, design and documentation for manufacture of new and improved surgical implants or related medical products.

As an independent contributor, the Product Development Engineer must be able to coordinate and implement concurrent engineering practices either within the organization during an organic product development process or when working with and external development partner. Also, the Product Development Engineer may have direct reports or must be able to guide, mentor and develop lower-level engineers and technicians.

Essential Duties and Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing new product designs in a cross-functional team environment requiring an ability to develop innovative solutions that address our customer needs by overcoming mechanical, materials and manufacturing process design challenges.
• Leading and contributing to product development meetings, which will include representatives from Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, and other functions.
• Designing and executing benchtop and preclinical experiments to characterize prototypes and select devices
• Supports establishing design specification and defining the relationship between the design specifications and the critical design features, including the development of clinically relevant test methods that verify the product meeting the specifications.
• Evaluating product prototypes with simulated anatomy that mimics characteristics of human tissue and abnormalities.
• Developing and writing test methods, protocols, and reports
• Documenting of all test results and assembly processes.
• Coordinating and supporting dFMEA and component level dFMEA activities, establishing mitigation plans & executing on relevant functional testing to ensure safe and effective products are developed.
• Generate product development documentation and reports using appropriate technical writing.
• Schedules and conducts design review and technical review meetings
• Contributing technical content for regulatory submissions
• Creating/inventing new concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods.
• Participating in innovation challenges sponsored by the organization
• Communicating technical results/findings to a broad audience of varied technical expertise
• Identifying areas for improvement, suggesting solutions, and submitting invention disclosures
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

• BS or MS engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar field. The candidate should be a driven individual with an interest in medical device development.
• Broad knowledge and use of implantable devices.
• Knowledge of GMP's, current FDA Medical Devices legislation and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Good verbal and written communication with all levels of technical and operating management
• Experience with CAD/CAM and design analysis software (mechanisms and FEA), statistical analysis techniques, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance is preferred.

Key Relationships

Internal Relationships:

• Product Development Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
• Advanced Quality Engineering
• Marketing
• Regulatory Affairs
• Clinical Affairs
• Packaging Engineering

External Relationships:

• Surgeon Customers
• OEM and Manufacturing Vendors
• Sales Representatives

Scope and Impact of Position:

• Direct project responsibility for design and development of new and improved products
• Performance against schedule affects commitments made in the division business plan
• Recommends product specifications, drawings, documents and changes as they pertain to any new products or product modification
• International Dossier's and regulatory submission
• Intellectual Property submissions

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization's investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

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USA RI - Warwick

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