R&D Engineer II

Team: Prototypes/R&D

As a ProMed employee, you will contribute to the manufacture of products that have a significant impact on people’s lives. Through honesty, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to be the very best as we hire the very best.

ProMed was founded in 1989 addressing an industry need for cleanroom manufacturing of silicone components, specifically those having a medical application. We treat every component and finished device as though it will be used by a beloved family member or friend. We are dedicated to our customers and to our employees while helping to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The mission of this role is to accelerate the commercialization of innovative medical devices by developing robust, scalable manufacturing processes that ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. This position drives organizational competitiveness by reducing development cycle times and enabling seamless technology transfer from prototype to full-scale production. Through rigorous process validation and yield optimization, the role minimizes manufacturing risks while maintaining the stringent quality standards required in medical device manufacturing. Additionally, this position strengthens organizational capability by fostering cross-functional collaboration and building technical expertise across teams, ultimately supporting sustained growth and operational excellence in bringing life-improving medical technologies to market.

WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE

While the ways that you fulfill these responsibilities will likely evolve, your core responsibilities are:

Develop innovative manufacturing processes and technologies to enable successful commercialization of new medical device products, resulting in reduced time-to-market and enhanced manufacturing scalability

On average this should be about 30% of your time. Among other things this means we expect you to: 

• Determine equipment requirements and contribute to capital expansion project development
• Assess process capabilities and implement new processes for moderately complex molded components and assemblies
• Apply design for manufacturability principles to translate customer requirements into feasible product specifications
• Optimize manufacturing processes to support scale-up of new technologies from prototype to production

Lead technical research and prototype projects to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and on-time project completion

On average this should be about 25% of your time. Among other things this means we expect you to: 

• Oversee development builds associated with assigned projects
• Manage technical research projects from initiation through completion, meeting objectives for delivery and quality
• Report on project progress at regular intervals to stakeholders and management
• Collaborate with customers to recommend appropriate studies and support product development needs

Mitigate manufacturing and project risks through technical expertise and contingency planning, resulting in reduced production issues and improved process reliability

On average this should be about 20% of your time. Among other things this means we expect you to: 

• Apply internal and external customer requirements throughout development activities
• Predict technical interactions based on manufacturing process knowledge and provide contingency plans
• Implement established industry practices for equipment and manufacturing that are new to ProMed
• Provide design for manufacturability input to tool design processes

Ensure quality systems compliance and technical documentation integrity, resulting in successful audits and regulatory adherence

On average this should be about 15% of your time. Among other things this means we expect you to: 

• Create comprehensive technical reports capturing experimental results and process documentation
• Apply technical knowledge to design and develop processes, procedures, tooling and automation
• Ensure proper documentation has been written to meet quality systems requirements

Build technical capability across the organization through training and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in enhanced team performance and knowledge transfer

On average this should be about 10% of your time. Among other things this means we expect you to: 

• Train and provide work direction to technicians and manufacturing operators when required
• Establish and cultivate a network of support across laboratory, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate completion of technical assignments

Necessary Skills:

• Injection Molding Technology (Expert)
• Medical Device Manufacturing (Expert)
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) (Expert)
• SolidWorks CAD Software (Expert)
• Technical Writing (Expert)
• Print Reading with GD (Proficient)
• Process Development and Optimization (Proficient)
• Project Management (Proficient)
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking (Proficient)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Proficient)
• Customer Communication (Proficient)
• Quality Systems Documentation (Proficient)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Proficient)
• Equipment Specification and Selection (Proficient)
• Training and Mentoring (Basic)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

1. A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
2. The ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively (oral and written) to management, customers, and colleagues
3. At least 3 years of applicable engineering experience in product development or manufacturing
4. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while successfully managing multiple priorities
5. A demonstrable working knowledge of medical manufacturing concepts, practices, procedures, design for manufacturability, and quality systems requirements
6. Previous experience with CAD software, print reading with GD, and technical documentation
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, COGNITIVE, & NEUROLOGICAL 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, push, pull and grasp as required for laboratory and manufacturing environment work
2. Visual acuity for close vision to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus for detailed technical work
3. Ability to move about the building and maneuver in tight spaces between equipment and workstations
4. Manual dexterity for grasping and manipulating pens, markers, tools, and equipment occasionally to frequently
5. Physical capability to use whiteboards, which requires grasping pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height, and trunk or neck rotation
6. Ability to push or pull equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds when using computers, projectors, and other work-related equipment
7. Auditory and visual acuity on a continuous basis and ability to speak frequently for effective communication
8. Physical stamina to vary position from standing, sitting, and walking, with occasional need to move quickly over smooth or uneven surfaces

HOW YOUR SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED

Determination of how successful you are is a mix of WHAT you achieve, HOW you achieve it, and how you GROW over time.

Your Key Performance Indicators:

1. Project On-Time Delivery Rate
2. Customer Satisfaction Score
3. Process Development Cycle Time
4. Manufacturing Yield Rate
5. Quality Systems Compliance Rate
6. Technology Transfer Success Rate

Expected Competencies:

Technical Innovation and Process Development

Ability to assess process capabilities, innovate new manufacturing approaches, and implement improvements on complex parts and processes. This competency enables the development of scalable manufacturing solutions that support new product commercialization and meet customer requirements while ensuring manufacturability.

Project Management and Execution

Capability to lead technical R projects from initiation through completion, meeting objectives for on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. This competency ensures successful project outcomes through effective planning, progress tracking, and stakeholder communication while managing multiple competing priorities.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Skill in predicting technical interactions, identifying potential manufacturing risks, and developing contingency plans to prevent production issues. This competency protects project timelines and product quality by proactively addressing challenges before they impact commercial manufacturing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Ability to establish and cultivate networks of support across laboratory, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing functions. This competency facilitates completion of complex assignments by leveraging diverse expertise and ensuring alignment across organizational boundaries.

Customer Focus and Communication

Capability to interact effectively with customers, understand their requirements, and recommend appropriate technical solutions. This competency builds strong customer relationships and ensures that developed processes and products meet or exceed customer expectations while maintaining clear communication throughout project lifecycles.

Quality Systems and Documentation

Expertise in creating comprehensive technical reports, maintaining proper documentation to meet quality systems requirements, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This competency supports successful audits, knowledge transfer, and long-term process sustainability.

Technical Leadership and Knowledge Transfer

Ability to train and provide work direction to technicians and manufacturing operators while developing acceptable work habits and contributions. This competency builds organizational capability by transferring technical knowledge and elevating team performance across the manufacturing environment.

Design for Manufacturability

Knowledge and skills to translate customer requirements into reasonable product specifications while considering current manufacturing capabilities. This competency ensures that product designs can be efficiently manufactured at scale, reducing costs and improving quality outcomes.

ProMed offers a generous benefits package including:

• 401k with company match
• Profit Sharing Program
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident, and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance

ProMed does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.