R&D Engineer 1 CR (Temporary 12 months)

Education / Educación: University level: A Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible):

• Competency in statistical analysis and tools (Minitab preferred)
• Proficiency using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices and QSR (Quality Systems Regulations
• Knowledge of plastic/metals processing
• Knowledge in Tolerance Analysis Stack Up

Languages required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible): Spanish/English

• Supports research, design and development projects including creating tooling and fixtures to meet product and process development needs. The R&D Engineer 1 performs a variety of duties that require creativity and innovation.
• Assume technical role on a cross-functional team on new products, design changes, process changes, design for manufacturability, and product enhancements including related testing, tooling and fixtures.
• Propose solutions to design, process, and quality issues through the application of engineering principles, analysis, and empirical methods.
• Act a liaison between R&D New Product and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of prototype concepts, tooling, drawings and shop orders in coordination with the Quality Assurance and manufacturing functions.
• Support prototype and pilot production of new products, product changes, and enhancements in coordination with the Manufacturing and Quality Control functions.
• Troubleshoot process and component issues to support process implementation.
• Propose designs of prototype fixtures and establish methods to support design verification activities.
• Execute test methods, generate protocols and complete reports for design verification, and design validation; support process validation activities.
• Execute and create Protocols and laboratory notebook studies.
• Create modeling components and assemblies in CAD and create detailed drawings.
• Coordinate work with outside vendors and internal personnel including material procurement and testing.
• Provide maintenance of Design History File Documentation per FDA requirements.

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Informing
• Drive for Results