New Product Introduction Engineer II - Med Device

Freudenberg

Minnetonka, Minnesota

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Biomedicine, Budgeting, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Design Verification, Diversity, Feasibility Analysis, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Development, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Validation, Product Engineering, Product Support, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Statistical Process Control, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Testing, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Minnetonka, Minnesota
POSTED
30+ days ago

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Execute the development, prototyping, and testing of new products/processes, including design verification, validation, and the creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and technical documentation.

  • Support planning and executing NPI projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timelines, budgets, and customer requirements are met.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, select materials, resolve technical issues, and support design for manufacturability.

  • Plan and execute process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), risk assessments (per ISO 13485), and process control strategies to support robust product and process development. Support risk management activities (i.e., PFMEA) and ensure integration and alignment with applicable regulatory standards. 

  • Provide hands-on support for prototyping, pilot builds, process development, validation, transfer to production and troubleshooting, and collaborate with suppliers for materials, components, and equipment qualification.

  • Contribute to feasibility studies and evaluate new technology identification to ensure scalable, compliant manufacturing solutions.

  • Engage in cross-functional communication and external collaboration to align project goals, manage stakeholders, to facilitate NPI project timelines. and stay current with industry technologies and best practices.

  • Support management of QMS activities such as CAPA's, PAR's, NCMR's and other applicable items as required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's/University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical etc.)  or related science/technical field. 

  • 3+ years’ experience in a medical device or related industry experience.

  • Understanding of relevant ISO standards, knowledge of GMP principles and their application in medical device manufacturing, including country-specific regulatory requirements.

  • Understanding of process validation principles and how to validate manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and necessary safety protocols. 

  • Intermediate knowledge of quality control tools such as statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis. 

  • Familiarity with product testing and inspection methods to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Medical LLC

About the Company

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Freudenberg

Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an? Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen. All das macht uns aus.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
WEBSITE
https://www.freudenberg.com/careers