Teleflex Chelmsford , MA 01824
Posted 2 months ago
Expected Travel: Up to 10%
Requisition ID: 10502
About Teleflex Incorporated
As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people's lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, QuikClot, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.
At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.
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Position Summary
The Sr. R&D Technician is responsible for assisting R&D Engineers in the design, development, testing, documentation, and manufacturing of new and existing products.
Principal Responsibilities
Facilitate and support implementation of Engineering DV pilot lines, and PVAL Production lines for R&D, including planning, setup, and training of Manufacturing operators.
Create, revise, and maintain (CO, ECO) of Manufacturing Process (MP), Travelers (RT), special work orders (SWO), Test Methods (TM), and Inspection Methods (IP) for Engineering builds
Coordinate with Operations/Production and Test Lab for Engineering builds: Characterization, DV, PVAL for prototyping, building, and testing for R&D project teams.
Accurately document Engineering builds including process inputs, process controls, boundary conditions and testing results. Responsible for controlling related reports and results. e.g. (CO, ECO).
Facilitate and coordinate: design, building, purchasing, testing, calibration, installation & qualification (IQ) for equipment, tooling, manufacturing aids, gauges, and inspection equipment for R&D
Drive 5S improvements in R&D labs organization and processes.
Responsible for maintaining lab equipment, qualification, calibration, maintenance, replacement, etc.
Responsible for maintaining safety and training procedures in R&D labs to ensure safe operation of lab equipment.
Identify, investigate, troubleshoot design input specifications, process/quality defects, and manufacturing challenges. Suggest and implement solutions to new product development challenges, using Engineering tools such as, failure analysis and root cause analysis.
Understand and apply risk mitigation activities identified in Process risk documents (DFMEA/PFMEA).
Compile and analyze measurement and testing data results using Excel, Mini-Tab, or other statistical software.
Support manufacturing line continuous improvement strategies to improve quality, reduce cost, minimize waste, and increase throughput.
Note: 75% of this job involves direct R&D activities.
Education / Experience Requirements
Specialized Skills / Other Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient at communicating effectively across functions to achieve common goals.
Ability to manage dynamic workload and prioritize small and large tasks efficiently.
Working knowledge and experience implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Advanced knowledge of technologies related to catheter design and construction, such as extrusion, injection molding, adhesive, thermal bonding, welding, core winding, and reflow processing.
Experience with and working knowledge of ISO9000, FDA requirements.
Working knowledge of mechanical drawings, product requirements and engineering specifications.
Attention to detail. Ability to manipulate small pieces of data with accuracy and focus, identifying information that does not fit and implement solutions.
High mechacial aptitude and strong problem solving/decision-making skills. Ability to think criticaly and implement solutions independently.
Competencies - incumbent must have proven abiilty to:
o Instills Trust
o Courage
o Decision Quality
o Plans and Aligns
o Cultivates innovation
o Optimizes Work Processes
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Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.
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Nearest Major Market: Boston
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