Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer FLSA: Exempt COMPANY OVERVIEW Viant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. POSITION SUMMARY Develops and fabricates new medical device products. Manages simple project and communicates schedules and project design elements directly with customers and drives multi-functional ideation. Resolves complex problems, diagnoses causes of fault in medical devices, and identifies sources of variation. Masters design controls, invents or innovates medical devices, renders design input/output documentation, risk documentation, manufacturing process methods, and test protocols/reports. Mentors and trains engineers on complex design elements and sophisticated manufacturing processes and test methods. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews, initiates or approves engineering drawings, layouts, changes orders and specifications. Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or total project of moderate scope.  Prepares all necessary paperwork and documentation for all projects undertaken. Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Prepare, track, and communicate project plans that specify project phases, tasks, task interdependencies, durations, resource assignments, and costs. Coordinate tasks and schedules. Owner of a large scope focused project and a supporting member on smaller projects. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Can have direct reports REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Bachelor’s degree, Masters preferred or years of experience Minimum 5 to 7 years of medical device product design and development experience or equivalent desired Technical expertise, proportionate to experience, in one or more of the following disciplines: mechanical, biomedical, electrical, software, firmware, process, or manufacturing engineering. Thorough and in-depth understanding of FDA, QSR, and ISO 13485 medical device regulations and standards (preferred) Depth of knowledge in multiple clinical, product areas, manufacturing processes and technologies and technical areas. CORE COMPETENCIES Demonstrates strong verbal presentation and negotiation skills. Represents in a positive and professional manner.  Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in communications. Demonstrates active listening skills and ability to resolve discrepancies with customers  Proficient in creating 3D component solid models and assemblies.  Proficient in creating 2D details of components and assemblies. Proficiency with SolidWorks preferred High level of understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5-2018).  Ability to apply GD&T to 2D product details. Proficient in designing and detailing: Plastic injection molded components (essential) Machined components (essential) Formed metal components (desirable) Cast components (desirable) PAY RANGE We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $95,000 - $135,000  annual salary.   Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.