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Kelly Services Product Development Engineer in Chesterfield, Missouri
Product Development Engineer
Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years’ experience in product development for a contract/contract-to-hire position with our client, a medical device manufacturer located in Chesterfield, MO. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.
Overview
Our client produces small handheld neurosurgical devices, needles, forceps, etc.
In this role, you will work as an individual contributor on the R&D team, from proof of concept through product launch. This will include product & manufacturing process design, test, validation, and launch. This could be for new products or reiterations of existing products. From a project perspective, you’ll have 1-2 major projects and contribute to portions of other projects.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop products from proof of concept through product launch
Create and maintain technical drawings for product components and assemblies
Design and develop manufacturing processes and fixtures for product assembly
Design and develop inspection procedures for accurate quality control of components and assemblies
Create process validation protocols and reports, conducting hands-on testing to gather applicable data
Identify potential design concerns throughout the development process, by conducting technical reviews of designs and documentation
Create and maintain documentation for product specific DHF (design history files) and DMR (device master records) throughout the R&D process and over the life of the product
Ensure the compliance of the design controls procedure, by working closely with regulatory personnel throughout new product development and design changes
Identify and implement improvements to established products and processes, by working closely with regulatory and manufacturing personnel
Manage engineering change requests related to new product releases and current product design changes
Work in a cross functional team, collaborating with engineers, QA/RA specialists, marketing personnel, and manufacturing employees for product generation
Assist other R&D personnel with analytical solutions and problem-solving
Provide technical input to marketing and regulatory personnel regarding products within your work cell
Oversee technical issues with component suppliers
Create project schedules in the form of Gantt charts and action item lists
Provide accurate completion date and remaining work estimates for Project Managers
Communicate on the progress of projects
Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related
2+ years’ experience in product design (relevant internships/co-ops will be), preferably consumer products, components, or medical device
DFM strengths for plastics or small metal components, required
GD&T experience, highly preferred
Electromechanical design a plus
Development and implementation of new products
Proficiency with Solidworks, MS Office including Excel
Project engineering skills – timeline/schedule development, project updates
Prior experience leading small project preferred
Ability to multi-task on different projects, while maintaining high quality performance
Other proficiencies:
Technical problem-solving
Development tools
Technical writing
Knowledge and experience of engineering change-management processes
Personal attributes
Great attention to detail, especially proofreading of documentation prior to submittal
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills: Written, Verbal & Presentation
Excellent time-management and analytical skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with a team, including engineering, regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing personnel
Ability to problem solve and think outside of the box
The desire to be hands-on and involved through the entire process
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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