Principal Engineer- OEM Products

About the Role

This position is responsible for engineering tasks involved in the product design and development of mounting solutions supporting medical instrumentation and IT systems. The Principal Engineer, OEM Products, is resourceful and collaborative in a cross-functional team environment and assists the global manufacturing team to resolve manufacturing issues of complex products. Supports the commercial team in cultivating OEM business opportunities and relationships. Conferences with other engineers and cross-functional team members to implement operating procedures, resolve design and development issues, and provide technical expertise.

This individual will lead all aspects of new product development for assigned projects, including performing static and dynamic FEA simulation (assembly systems, sub-systems, and components), developing test protocols, and creating engineering documentation. The role involves analyzing and processing customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost, implementation, and maintenance requirements. Considered a company leader in design and development of new product initiatives for OEM customers, this engineer works closely with marketing, sales, and customers to define product concepts and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, verify, and validate product designs and engineering solutions to meet defined OEM customer user needs.
• Partner with OEM commercial leadership to target priority customer opportunities and build relationships.
• Collaborate closely with the OEM team to pitch new business, lead technical discussions, and serve as a lead technical advisor on key strategic opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams or work with PMO, depending on project size and scope, to develop project plans and assist with design input definition.
• Assist in preparing project timelines and ensuring projects are kept within scope, time, and cost.
• Keep internal and external customers informed of project status.
• Collaborate with external customers and the commercial team to develop requirements and present solution proposals.
• Maintain interaction with other departments to solicit and distribute information.
• Recommend and participate in functional training to advance technical capabilities and stay current with manufacturing and engineering methods.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, including on large OEM projects, for overall project success.
• Provide technical problem-solving expertise to diverse functions including marketing, sales, manufacturing, quality, and customer support.
• Address customer feedback, complaints, and corrective actions where needed.
• Engage in cost-reduction efforts.
• Perform other related duties and assignments to support engineering team processes.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of product development and design transfer experience.
• Project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience.
• Ability to perform complex FEA analysis.
• Proficient in injection molding, extrusion, sheet metal, and casting design.
• Proficient in Creo, SolidWorks, and Windchill PDM system.
• Functional working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Office, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Familiarity with design for healthcare environments (ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1) is a major plus.