Principal Engineer, R & D at TIDI PRODUCTS LLC in Lincolnshire, Illinois

Job Description:

Our Principal Engineer, R&D is instrumental in working towards our purpose every day!!

The Principal Engineer, R&D is responsible for product development within TIDI Products. Working closely with cross-functional team members, the individual will discover new product opportunities and lead projects to develop concepts and bring them to launch.

Candidate would preferably live within 2 hours of Lincolnshire IL office. This position will work remotely but will be required to come into any of our sites and/or customer sites, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Discover unmet customer needs related to acute clinical care Research and summarize current and emerging characteristics of hospital environment, procedures, staff, workflow, technique, and equipment Participate in Voice of Customer research, including creation of plans, materials, and analysis Visit health care facilities to observe clinical setting and procedures Prioritize and summarize customer needs and opportunities to provide new benefits Develop concepts for novel products and features to enhance medical care and workflow Lead activities to generate, collect, and prioritize ideas Research materials, production methods, and technologies for potential product designs, and assess cost and performance feasibility Create concept models to represent and communicate new product concepts and features Collect and use feedback to iterate, refine, and select concepts Collaborate with team to analyze and summarize final concept, value to customers, and project plans Lead cross-functional activities to fully design and launch new products Serve as project leader and coordinate project team work via plans, communication, and records Subject matter expert on FDA and ISO Design Controls regulations and TIDI procedures, and complete all necessary documentation Develop and document project plans, user needs and design requirements, detailed design specifications, testing, supplier and manufacturing development, risk management, and regulatory activities. Engages outside design firms, testing labs and technical consultants to apply specialized expertise to projects.Engage outside design firms, testing labes and technical consultants to apply specialized expertise to projects.Uses advance techniques, theories, and processed to identify and develop new products.Mentor other engineers to develop problem solving and technical expertise. Performs other tasks, as required or directed.

CORE VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Understands internal and external customers
Assure a safe work environment
Encourage individual development
Demonstrates teamwork and flexibility/adaptability
Demonstrates honesty
Keep our commitments
Think systemically and ensure constancy of purpose
Lead with humility and respect every individual
Focus on process, embrace scientific thinking, flow and pull value, assure quality at the source and seek perfection

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Biomedical, or Material-Science preferred). At least 8 years experience developing new products as an engineer in a medical device company. Experience in medical device under FDA 21 CFR 820.30 Design Controls, ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 Risk Management.Previous participation in Voice of Customer research, brainstorming and ideation of early stage product development.Demonstrated engineering, analytical, problem solving, and technical skills.Effective written and oral communication in English language.Successful team player; demonstrated successful interpersonal and influence management skills.Proven track record of leading R&D projects from conception to delivery.Experience with user centered design principles, tools and techniques and usability engineering.Proven ability to analyze, synthesize, and summarize complex data about customer needs and translate insights into new product opportunities.Creative and resourceful at creating new product concepts and solving problems.Demonstrated ability to construct prototypes and concept models.Solid understanding of financial and business principles including project budgeting, production cost estimation, and forecast planning.Advanced knowledge of product design, design for manufacturability, test methods, usability, and other aspects of design engineering.Track record of successfully leading and collaborating with multiple functions and teams to drive successful project outcomes.Energetic, self-motivated and can work independently; strong work ethic.Working knowledge of U.S. and international standards as applicable to medical device development.Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Pro/E or SolidWorks.Able to travel to visit customers, manufacturing plants, and vendors (up to 15% time).Ability to achieve credentialing through healthcare vendor credentialing agencies, including being vaccinated against COVID-19.

At TIDI Products we are committed to offering a comprehensive employee benefits program than help our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.

About TIDI Products
TIDI Products is a market leading manufacturing of disposable infection prevention products and patient safety products, headquartered in Neenah, WI. We have manufacturing and distribution facilities in Neenah, WI, Ontario, CA, Tijuana, MX and Changshu, CN. TIDI provides best in class products and service to major healthcare products distributors and users worldwide.

We Support Care Givers and Protect Patients!!

Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email WIHR@tidiproducts.com or call 920-751-4300 x 4044.

Equal Opportunity Employer
TIDI Products is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.