Lead Engineer, Product Development; NPD

Overview

The Lead New Product Development (NPD) Engineer delivers value by developing a detailed understanding of customer needs, wants and preferences and ensures this customer-centric perspective is represented in product strategy, design, and implementation. This role leads the development of product specifications and their associated designs, and collaborates cross-functionally with Systems, ME, SW and HW technical owners to drive successful product outcomes.

As the Lead NPD Engineer leads complex, technically challenging product development programs that require cross-disciplinary and cross-functional efforts. This individual harnesses broad expertise across multiple engineering disciplines to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, and to confidently guide project level decisions. They demonstrate sound judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to propose solutions and achieve results. They excel at building networks with key contacts beyond their area of expertise, and proactively communicate insights, progress, and recommendations to both project teams and organizational leadership.

This role will sit in Louisville, CO. Apply today !

• Lead complex development programs with cross-functional teams, delegating and supervising activities to achieve project objectives, and deliver quality products that meet user specifications.
• Translate requirements into implementation plans and prioritization with other discipline leads.
• Maintain expert knowledge of products and their clinical applications, applying this expertise to support existing products and to specify, design, develop, test and implement new surgical devices and systems.
• Lead architectural discussions to conceptualize, design, and develop products that address clinical performance and workflow needs, integrating perspectives from multiple domains.
• Share technical expertise by mentoring peers and promoting organizational knowledge and continuous improvement.
• Accountable for comprehensive product definition documentation, design execution, system verification & validation planning, and system test development.
• Collaborate on project plans, proactively working with team members to eliminate technical obstacles and ensure timely progression.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive innovative solutions and actively contribute to intellectual property development by identifying novel technologies and supporting patent applications when appropriate.
• Represent the voice of the end user throughout the development cycle.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and processes to support ongoing innovation.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field in the medical device industry
• 8+ Years of work experience in new product development and/or the medical device industry with Bachelor’s Degree
• 6+ Years of work experience in new product development and/or the medical device industry with Master’s Degree

• Strong clinical and technical knowledge and skills within the field of gynecological surgery, or an applicable surgical space or technology.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about products and effectively guide decisions related to product risks and opportunities.
• Knowledge and experience across engineering disciplines. Familiarity of embedded systems with ability to collaborate between hardware and software working groups
• Experience developing technical specifications and corresponding test methods for verification, and generating user needs based on user feedback for validation.
• Exceptional ability to ideate and develop visionary concepts, solutions, and products; excels at connecting technology capabilities with market requirements, evidenced by substantial business impact.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills; ability to adapt communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work cooperatively at all levels in a matrix organization to build and maintain the…