Sr Mechanical Engineer (Medtronic)

Job Title: Sr Mechanical Engineer
Company: Medtronic
Location: Northridge, CA

Responsible for product engineering for a specific product or group of products for high volume production, with emphasis on single use medical devices.

Position Responsibilities

Technical competencies:
- Demonstrated expertise in 3-D modeling and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. (GD&T).
- Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and analyzing designs, able to determine design capabilities and margins.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of technical risk management tools, and works within a team to analyze and mitigate technical risks
- Can develop complex designs to release to production
- Evaluates and applies design trade-offs and constraints for design optimization. Skilled in the use of advanced analysis tools and methods.
- Applies advanced statistical techniques and utilizes design of experiments. Is able to prepare and present comprehensive design reviews.
- Independently reviews and analyzes new designs for DFMA/DFS and provides feedback to design teams.
- Has advanced understanding of consumable (disposable) medical devices and high-volume manufacturing processes. Works with manufacturing engineers to improve manufacturing metrics and meet or exceed goals. Knowledge of Kaizen & Six Sigma principles. Proficient with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
- Has understanding and knowledge of plastics & elastomers used with consumable (disposable) medical devices. Understands material properties, and works with resin manufacturers and processors such as injection molding & extrusion suppliers. Able to design complex parts independently. Understands sterilization processes and their effects on consumable products.
- Able to design components for molding with minimal supervision. Knowledge of joining techniques including adhesives and ultrasonic welding.
- Has understanding and ability to develop and execute V & V plans independently. Develops test plans, specifications and qualification test protocols for complex system / subsystem testing. Can synthesize and develop complex test equipment designs. Demonstrates advanced understanding of test methods and analysis tools to solve technical problems.

Leadership competencies:
- Communicates in ways that help people understand change and what needs to be done to execute it well
- Deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks
- Carefully weighs the pros/cons and makes appropriate decisions based on calculated risk assessment.
- Explains own decisions and decision- making process while being open to feedback
- Evaluates new information with existing information/ paradigms to create new and innovative ideas/ways of doing things
- Actively pursues development opportunities. Views mistakes as learning opportunities. Understands importance of balancing own development with competencies required of the organization/role
- Appropriately involves others in decisions and plans that affect them.
- Clearly expresses ideas and concepts in writing
- Prepares and delivers clear, well-organized presentations.
Demonstrates poise in front of a small group.
- Demonstrates basic ability to test, analyze and solve technical problems with moderate guidance.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelors degree General Engineering, BSME, BS Biomedical or international equivalent from an accredited college or university
- 2 years in a regulated industry
- 6 years Product Development Experience

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

- BS ME, Biomedical, General Engineering or international equivalent – Lean product development experience. Greenbelt in Six Sigma and production start-up
- 2 years experience in design for high-volume precision, injection molding
- Lean and/or six sigma experience

Physical Job Requirements

- Relocation considered on a case-by-case basis
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees

How to Apply

Please click here to apply: http://jobs.medtronic.com/job/1604155A1

Source: Mechanical Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

This position, Sr Mechanical Engineer (Medtronic), was posted on January 19, 2012. The employer is Medtronic. Since this job has been published, it has been viewed 28 times.