R&D Product Development Engineer (Must Have INSTRON)

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ • Duration: 12+ months • Pay rate: $20–30/hr • Shift: 1st (8–9 am to 4–5 pm, 40 hrs/wk) • Employment type: W2 contract (US citizens or Green Card holders only)

About the Role

The Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) V&V team is seeking a highly talented and passionate individual to help identify innovative solutions for current and future healthcare needs in the medication delivery markets. The incumbent will join the Verification & Validation Test Engineering team, providing technical leadership and support to a cross-functional team. The successful candidate will support product verification activities and lead test method development, measurement system development & analyses, test fixture design, and equipment hardware/software validation of measurement system equipment. They will ensure that translated product requirements are testable and measurable and may participate in all phases of product development, including design and development planning, requirements definition, product development, root cause analysis, test method development, and design verification/validation.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and lead activities including test method & measurement system development and validation, fixture design, and testing optimization in support of Design Verification.
• Participate in the planning and execution of technical project work, applying engineering first principles and advanced engineering methods to gain deep understanding of underlying technical issues and propose robust solutions.
• Collaborate with Design & Development, Systems Engineering, and V&V Engineering teams to ensure product requirements are testable and measurable.
• Create and document novel test methodologies and provide feedback and recommendations for product/design changes.
• Resolve technical problems using systematic problem-solving and statistical methodologies.
• Use DFSS tools throughout the measurement system development process to improve method selection decisions and reduce method development iteration cycle times.
• Conduct frequent formal and informal communication with the team to ensure full engagement and efficient operation.
• Actively build on personal skills, expertise, and competencies; review, learn, and disseminate technical lessons.
• Ensure compliance with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices, as well as all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Must have hands-on INSTRON experience and be able to operate Instron equipment, including understanding how the software (Bluehill, Tensile, etc.) is installed to develop methods.
• US citizenship or Green Card required; no H1B sponsorship available.
• Up to 2 years of test method development experience preferred.
• Proficiency with fixture design, including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.
• Experience designing test fixtures, writing Test Instructions, and performing MSAs (Gage R&Rs) to qualify test methods.
• Familiarity with design control.
• Samples of CAD work must be attached with application.

Skills

• Strong technical judgment and extensive technical leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of engineering first principles.
• Strong project management, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines; proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate concepts, ideas, and knowledge to other individuals and teams.
• Experience directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups.
• Strong knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Pay

$20–30 per hour

Schedule

1st shift (8–9 am to 4–5 pm), 40 hours per week