What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustaining Engineer position at Cook Group?
Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to lead projects to design, test and technically document design and/or process changes required for the maintenance of released medical devices.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical and project leader for product modifications involving design and/or process improvements. Able to lead difficult projects independently or with minimal supervision- Independently interface with quality engineering, production engineering and operations personnel to coordinate design and process changes- Work with suppliers to create or modify raw material specifications- Prototype devices and develop test fixtures to evaluate design and/or process changes- Interact with the machine shop personnel to develop tooling and equipment for use in formal testing and/or production- Consult with physicians and healthcare professionals to discuss validation test set-ups or to evaluate design changes
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision- Influences team members in a area of technical expertise by clearly explaining facts or policies and sharing best practices - Must strictly adhere to safety requirements- Maintain regular and punctual attendance- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards- Must have effective oral and written communication skills- Attend various trade shows to source raw materials or to attend Company exhibitions.
Qualifications
- PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or- MS in same with 1 year relevant experience; or- BS degree in same with 3 years relevant experience- Knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems
- Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.- Displays ability to use problem solving skills to reason through challenges.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Approximately 90% of the time is spent in a normal office environment requiring sitting and moving around the building, or in a "clean" environment Production setting requiring protective clothing and safety glasses. No more than 10% of the time is spent in travel to various suppliers, hospitals, and physicians’ offices.
