Requisition ID 2020-8198 Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States Travel None Position Type Full Time Company Cook Medical Holdings Category Engineering
Overview
The primary purpose of the Research & Development Manager at Cook Medical is to design, test and technically document the feasibility, construction and production process of new and/or changed medical products. Manages day-to-day operations and provides leadership and direction to the functional team.
Responsibilities
Serve as mentor and resource for others in R&D as well as to other departments
Represent R&D at interdepartmental meetings/activities
Helps refine and implement R&D practices/procedures
Ensure Design Control procedures are adhered to
Perform duties of R&D Engineer
Design new product ideas as assigned
Build and test new product prototypes
Initiate and oversee the pre-production run of new products
Plan the ongoing production of the product
Maintain design files for each new product and turn in at product completion for permanent record
Call on physicians to discuss product ideas or evaluations
Revise technical literature
Perform other duties as necessary
Implement policies, programs and directives of senior management
Interview, select and approve all training for employees
Make recommendations for staff and equipment and have significant input into personnel matters
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology
Minimum 4 years engineering experience in the medical field and/or 5 years engineering experience with Cook Medical
Experience and understanding of the validation process
Proven project leadership skills
Completion of a major development project involving all aspects of product development, along with a successful product release
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Good manual dexterity
Limited exposure to hazardous materials requiring protective covering
Approximately 75% of the time is spent in a normal office environment requiring sitting and moving around the building, or in a "clean" environment product setting requiring protective clothing and safety glasses
Approximately 25% of the time is spent in travel to various hospitals, physician's offices and public places
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