Product Development Engineer

Job Title

Staff New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Director of Advanced Manufacturing Instruments (Consumables)

We are seeking a New Product Development Engineer (NPD) to support the development of complex surgical robotic equipment. This role will make vital contributions in support of robust component designs and directly support the execution of engineering builds, device assembly, testing, and troubleshooting activities to support key development builds and ensure readiness for early clinical and pre-commercial phases.

This position places an emphasis on working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to develop sophisticated medical devices. Candidates must be self-motivated, independent and have an eagerness to learn and work as a team, and a desire to thrive in a dynamic environment. In this position, you are expected to demonstrate sophisticated electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge, be able to independently resolve approaches to difficult technical problems and communicate broadly across engineering teams and associated management.

This is a hands‑on role working closely with engineering to accelerate build cycles and enable rapid iteration. This is an on‑site role requiring regular presence in the lab and build environment.

• Work with internal and external partners to plan, design, develop, qualify, validate, and stabilize component and equipment development process solutions for New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Apply engineering principles, world‑class manufacturing techniques, statistics, and judgment to resolve complex technical challenges, establish new methods, controls, and procedures.
• Lead discussions between Design and Supplier to select and develop robust manufacturing process using Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Metrology tools and associated documentation including specifications, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Act as the liaison between Operations, R&D, and Quality as well as component & equipment suppliers.
• Provide "voice of manufacturing" to ensure product/equipment designs incorporate DFM/A principals and/or Lean Six Sigma/DMAIC/DMADV process knowledge.
• Lead and support Design Transfer from R&D to manufacturing including verification and validation activities, Test Method Development (TMD) and Test Method Validation (TMV).
• Implement development engineering standards to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support hands‑on assembly of engineering builds, including mechanical, electrical, and sub‑system integration.
• Define, write, and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols to verify equipment/process capability.
• Perform system‑level and sub‑system troubleshooting, identifying issues and supporting root cause resolution.
• Maintain documentation: design control, risk management, technical records for regulatory submissions, including Device Master Records (DMR).
• Prepare BOMs Identify required equipment, fixtures, tools; work with suppliers and vendors to verify quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Hands‑on mechanical and electrical assembly skills; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T), schematics, and CAD models.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to troubleshoot and identify issues in electromechanical systems.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Clear communication of issues, progress, and build status to engineering teams.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and evolving processes.

• Minimum B.S (Mechanical, Electrical, Bio‑Mechanical or other related Engineering field equivalent) and 7 years industry experience.
• Engineering experience in either mechanical, electro‑mechanical, or electro‑optical products and medical component development.
• Experience in the areas of Design for Manufacturing or Assembly (DFM&A).
• Experience working closely with external or third‑party suppliers.
• Knowledge and application of GD&T and similar universal drawing standards.
• Measurement Systems Analysis experience (e.g.,…