Product Development Engineer – Medical Devices

Product Development Engineer I

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA (on-site)
Department:
Product Development & Engineering

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Clinical Status:
Clinical

Every day, you help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At Life Net Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity. Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

The Product Development Engineer I assists in the design, development and maintenance of allograft manufacturing processes including improvements to existing products and processes. Drafts and executes performance and qualification test plans in compliance with Quality and Regulatory standards for allografts and medical devices. Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life‑changing outcomes. This person will be required to continuously sit, stand, and walk, frequently lift (average 50 lbs) and carry items (5‑10 feet).

Additionally, the candidate must pass a pre‑employment health screening.

• Primary engineering resource and/or project lead on projects using existing technology or engineering resource on new technology projects.
• Drafts and executes testing protocols for allograft tissues, processes, and equipment. Generates technical reports for verification and validation of new products/processes and/or improvement implementations.
• Supports the engineering needs of other LNH departments as determined appropriate.
• Responsible for mentoring peers and technicians on existing procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Two (2) years of engineering experience in a medical device or similar regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace, Pharmaceutical) OR Zero (0) years of experience with a master’s degree in engineering

• Master’s degree in engineering
• White Belt or Green Belt Lean Certification (Certification from Life Net Health Lean University or similar)
• Two (2) years of directly related medical device engineering experience
• Solidworks, Mini Tab, JMP
• Biomedical Engineering & Technology:
  Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to production and development of clinical solutions.

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Project Management:
  Ability to manage project activities and meet deadlines as required including the use of appropriate quality and design control tools and methods.
• Critical Thinking:
  Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving:
  Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop solutions and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Data Analysis:
  Uses mathematics and engineering principles to solve problems and is knowledgeable of statistics and probability.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate multiple activities with a wide variety of disciplines within the company; open to others’ ideas; ability to lead project teams of technical staff.
• Engineering & Technology:
  Knowledge of practical application of engineering principles to develop process and product solutions; experienced with a number of processes, systems, or products.
• Communication & Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate conclusions and recommend path; ability to present complex information to peers.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks
• Corporate Sponsored Events
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • 18 vacation days (based on position, tenure, and state laws)
  • 9 sick days (subject to local and state regulations)
  • 9 holidays (7 standard + 2 floating)
• Flexible Work Program – For approved roles, how and where you perform best.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career & Leadership Development
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Incredible teammates –…