Akkodis is seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Process Development Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract in Bloomington, IN. The R&D Process Development Engineer is responsible for the designing and optimizing of processes required to manufacture new medical devices. Identify and evaluate innovative processing options based on product attributes for products, including evaluation based on technical and economic feasibility. Execute cost-effective systems in order to enhance the speed and quality of processing and ensure produced items comply with government regulations and industry standards.
Pay/Salary Range: $46.43/hour - $60.71/hour
Research and Development (R&D) Process Engineer job responsibilities include:
- Collaborate in a team of engineers focused on design, development, and implementation of new processes (within the client's Medical facilities and/or with third party suppliers) required for the manufacture of new device designs.
- Execute methods needed for efficient and effective process development (design for manufacturing, test method validation, process validation, process capability, lean manufacturing, equipment selection and specification development).
- Utilize a risk-based approach is applied during the development implementation and validation of all processes.
- Responsible for process documentation (PFMEA's, Production Instructions, Drawings etc.) associated with new products.
- Collaborate with R&D team, Operations, and Production engineering to ensure the effective completion of all activities associated with transfer to manufacturing of an R&D Engineering project / objective.
- Compare costs and benefits when choosing product in-house or supplier selection.
- Define, identify, and procure new equipment for manufacturing processes.
- Ability to complete projects within specific timelines and meeting performance expectations.
- Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.
- Must have effective communication skills, which may include oral or written.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD, MS, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Engineering Technology; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background as follows:
- Experience in creating process validation documents with knowledge in design for manufacturing, statistics and lean manufacturing principles
- Experience in identifying process variation, process capability and evaluation and DOE's.
- Experience commissioning and qualification of new processes - equipment
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in Class II/III medical device manufacturing or GMP regulated environment.
- Knowledge of process validation, design for manufacturing, statistics, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Knowledge of medical device quality standards ISO13485/FDA practices, GMP and similar regulated industry standards.
- Experience using analytic skills and problem solving.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, Power point, MS Project)
- Preferred knowledge of 3D Modeling software (Creo, Solid Works, etc.)
If you are interested in this hybrid Research and Development (R&D) Process Engineer job in Bloomington, IN, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please Stephanie Lister at ...@akkodisgroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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