Senior Development Engineer (R&D)

  SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERR&D    My client is a progressive and rapidly growing medical technology company (pre-IPO) that develops and markets proprietary and innovative electro-surgical products. In this role, you will act as lead engineer in the design and development of electromechanical surgical devices through all phases of Design Control by designing component, device and assembly fixtures, interfacing with engineers, technicians, toolmakers, and outside suppliers to assist in prototype fabrication and testing and supporting the team development effort as needed. You will works under the general direction of the Director, Product Development in a team environment where there is a Project Manager responsible for all aspects of the project and where the Senior Development Engineer is the lead R&D engineer in that team.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  ·  Serve as lead engineer in one or more cross-functional teams that are responsible for bringing new products through all phases of the Design Control process based on initial customer requirement·  Provide updates to timelines utilizing Microsoft Project·  Create part, assembly and drawing files utilizing Solid Works 3-D CAD and PDM Works software·  Exercise expertise in mechanical drawing formats per ANSI standards·  Consistently and effectively solve complex design and engineering problems by utilizing well developed design skills and engineering discipline·  Plan and implement acute and/or chronic pre-clinical studies in support of the development·  Attend clinical cases to observe surgeons performing surgery with and without company’s devices·  Complete successful design of components based on common manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, and stamping·  Perform tolerance analyses·  Proactively anticipate issues and plan accordingly in order to complete projects within targeted objectives such as performance, time and budget·  Communicate in writing on a regular basis with all cross-functional team members in a timely and concise manner MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and experience:1. Basic understanding of electrical / electronic equipment2.  Minimum 7 years experience developing products utilizing tools described in essential duties described above3.  Minimum 5 years of medical device development experience with thorough understanding of Design History, manufacturing and quality systems4.  Prior experience leading the engineering effort for at least one medical device development project under a formal design control process5.  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related technical field.  COMPENSATION Base salary, bonus, benefits and options  -EOE-       MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-MA-Boston North JOB CATEGORY: Biotech/R&D/Science TYPE: Full Time, Employee COMPANY: MRINetwork EMAIL: Apply by Email