Operations Product Engineer,Medical Devices Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

Location: Northern

Join our Engineering team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands:
Braun, Vicks. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

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Position:

Operations Product Engineer, Medical Devices

Department:

Engineering (Braun, Vicks)

Work Location(s):

Marlborough, MA
New York, NY

Hybrid

Schedule:

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What

you will be doing:

The Operations Product Engineer will serve as the primary technical owner for sustaining engineering activities on assigned consumer medical products (Braun and Vicks products).This role will be responsible for developing test plans, reviewing test reports and process validation documents, and drafting technical memos for medical products to ensure they meet intended use and specification needs.

A major component of this role will be supporting sustaining engineering projects through technical investigations, design changes, documentation updates, and cross-functional problem solving.

Maintain DHF documentation and design history records for existing products.
Assess product changes and determine required verification, validation, and documentation activities
Work with engineering, program management, regulatory, quality, supply chain and marketing teams on sustaining engineering
Perform component and system failure analysis with Quality.
Lead technical reviews and verification testing.
Work with accredited test laboratories to support product testing and regulatory compliance activities, including biocompatibility, electrical safety, and performance evaluations.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise project updates and direction to technical and non-technical audiences, including non-native English speakers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible and adaptable.
Proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Self-motivated learner with a track record of independently developing new technical skills and knowledge to solve engineering challenges.
Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
Passion for applying engineering expertise to drive meaningful business impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
2+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, product development, and/or manufacturing.
Experience working within a regulated industry.
Experience supporting healthcare consumer products, consumer electronics products, medical devices or similar electromechanical products.
Knowledge of ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 standards.
Proficiency with CAD tools (Solid Works, Creo, or similar), prototyping, and 3D printing.
Experience with manufacturing processes,…