What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Device Engineer - Product Development & Manufacturing position at Trident Manufacturing, Inc?
Trident is looking for a strong Engineer to join the team at our rapidly growing company. As a contract manufacturer of medical devices, we partner with startups, leading medical device OEMs, and top-tier component manufacturers to develop innovative and reliable manufacturing processes to bring medical devices to market and improve healthcare outcomes. By combining our expertise in medical device manufacturing with our automotive heritage and mindset of continuous improvement, we are uniquely positioned to help our customers drive out cost and manufacturing risk prior to design freeze and position ourselves for success in routine production.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled engineer looking to gain experience with a wide variety of medical device product development and manufacturing responsibilities. We are looking for someone who can apply their technical expertise and contribute directly to our engineering efforts.
Note: This is a 100% on-site position in Pingree Grove, IL with minimal travel. Only local candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design, develop, and manufacture medical devices from concept through production launch.
- Review customer requirements and design specifications, providing design for manufacturing feedback to reduce production costs and complexity while improving manufacturability.
- Review product designs for manufacturability and provide detailed DFM feedback. Design custom assembly fixtures and simple manufacturing automation.
- Work closely with the Quality Engineering team to establish and document quality control aspects of products, including test methods and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Engage with sub-tier suppliers to ensure high-quality components and processes, from initial quotation through PPAP approval and production ramp-up.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation, including manufacturing instructions and validation studies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and cost-saving projects post-launch.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production manufacturing processes and equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- 2 - 8 years of experience in design, development, or manufacturing of mechanical products or equipment, preferably medical devices.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software for product and fixture design.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience managing technical documentation with high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding of thermoplastics, die cutting, metal forming or machining, sterile barrier packaging, thermoforming of thermoplastics, ultrasonic welding, and UV cure adhesives.
