Mechanical Engineer

Company: Advantage Technical Services
Location: Euclid
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

Summary: The Product Development Engineer will manage, assign and develop project designs creating medical implants utilizing a CAD (CREO or SOLIDWORKS preferred) design system along with graphics software that will meet or exceed the customer and quality requirements for the Company.



Essential Functions and Responsibilities: include the following;other duties may be assigned:



Designs small high-tolerance machined products for the medical industry.
Works with customers, engineers and marketing departments to determine optimum design parameters of product.
Works with customer engineering and marketing departments to determine labeling requirements including logo designs, instrument graphics, part numbers and processing instructions.
Works with the sales departments along with customer engineering and marketing departments to complete -New Product Definition- requirements form to initiate all projects.
Maintains all engineering records/documents in accordance with ISO 13485 quality system and applicable regulations.
Maintains e-mail records of all communications including general discussions, change requests, customer approvals, etc. as part of the Design Development file for each individual project.
Maintains a log of customer -Change Requests- and responds with a -Project Impact Report- for all customer changes. Notifies Management and Sales Departments of all change requests immediately so they can evaluate impact on pricing, delivery schedules, and monthly pending sales.
Works with document control to produce the correct bill of materials and the correct revision drawings in order to initiate the issuance of purchase orders for the customer project.
Works with Vendors to explain/develop design requirements, certifications or adjustments that could be acceptable within the customers' design parameters.
Coordinates prototype assembly efforts with the manufacturing staff as required by the VP of Manufacturing and assists with production assembly for design projects as necessary.
May attend conventions to assess new product designs and meet with current and/or prospective customers.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.



Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have leadership responsibilities as assigned.



Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:



Design-Designs work flows and procedures; generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles.
Project Management- Is consistently at work and on time and meets commitments by completing projects on time and according to budget; responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistant.
Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; able to read, write clearly and informatively using proper grammar and spelling and interprets written information.
Teamwork/Organizational Support - Require commitment to support management goals and objectives and to contribute to building a positive team culture; ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and applicable laws.
Initiative- Sets and achieves challenging goals and is persistent to overcome obstacles.
Detail -demonstrates attention to detail and follows instructions.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; seeks assistance when needed and includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
Professionalism- Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity- Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner.



Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and

solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability -Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Language Skills-Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak efficiently before groups of customers.
Computer Skills -Experience and knowledge in Pro-E Design Software, Traverse Manufacturing software, Microsoft Office Products and Outlook.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Design plus two or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.



Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



This job operates in a combination of professional office and manufacturing work environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.



While visiting the manufacturing production environment of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in this area of the work environment is usually loud. This is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted 25ft from all rear facility doors.

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