Principal Design Engineer - Project Manager

This position within Endovascular R&D requires technical expertise in the development of innovative products to treat diseases of the cardiovascular system. The Engineer will apply technical principles, theories and concepts while working on complex technical problems. This position will work under general direction and have latitude in determining how to solve problems. The Engineer will participate in R&D development teams on projects from concept through commercialization.

***The successful candidate will support the design, development, and implementation of next generation of catheters***

Responsibilities:
* Applying advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop catheters with a high degree of precision and quality, and related devices.
* Generating mechanical designs using SolidWorks.
* Working with a variety of vendors to rapidly prototype new concepts for mechanical testing and evaluation.
* Designing test methods and conducting tests using DOE methodology and other experimental design tools and generating test reports.
* Working under consultative direction toward predetermined long range goals and objectives.
* Maintaining current knowledge of competitive technologies in addition to medical, clinical, technical and biomedical developments in the field
* Providing engineering and technical support for products introduced both domestically and internationally.
* Conducting and participating in design review meetings

Basic Qualifications:
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* Product development and design experience: Minimum 5 years experience with BS degree, minimum 2 years experience with Project Management. Candidates at the Engineer or Principal Engineer level will also be considered.
* High level of proficiency in engineering and scientific principles.
* Self-starter and driver - able to take on large portions of a project that are not fully defined and execute effectively.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Product development and design experience with catheters.
* Proficiency with SolidWorks.
* Experience in Six Sigma (DMAIC, DFFS, Green or Black Belt), tolerance analysis, GD&T, and statistics.
** A proven track record of working effectively in a matrix organization within a highly cross-functional and collaborative environment.
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