Join VitalPath in New Hope, MN as a R&D Engineer II!

About VitalPath

VitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside of a patient, possibly even our own family members.

Our employees impassioned hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

As a fast-growing organization, we bring harmony and standardization across VitalPath with a strong vision in mind - We are one VitalPath. We embrace our diversity, celebrate each others success, support one another through change, and continue to grow as a high-performing organization. We aim to shape our corporate culture to enhance team member engagement, skills, and productivity so that VitalPath is an employer of choice. If you’re ready to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements in a collaborative, fast paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our growth!

About the Position

At VitalPath, the role of a Research and Development Engineer II is central to our mission of pioneering medical technology. Your expertise will be paramount in orchestrating the design and development of our customers’ products and associated manufacturing processes. This role is tailored for those passionate about merging innovative design with practical applications, ensuring our products not only meet but excel beyond our and our customers’ design specifications and performance criteria.

Work Location/Schedule

• This position requires the employee to be onsite at our VitalPath New Hope, MN location.
• VitalPath does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

Responsibilities

• Innovative Product Design: Spearhead the development and verification of catheter designs or medical components, ensuring they meet rigorous medical standards and patient needs. Utilize advanced engineering principles to create effective, reliable, and innovative solutions.
• Design for Manufacture: Develop and refine the design to enable efficient product flow and high yields. This includes the selection and design of equipment, tooling, and fixtures, to enhance catheter or medical component production and testing. Conduct DOE and Gage R&R, as appropriate to dial in the right process settings.
• Create Documentation: Generate detailed documentation, including work instructions, test methods, and visual guidelines, to standardize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work closely with a cross-functional team to identify root causes of product nonconformances. Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions, leveraging your expertise to troubleshoot and refine processes.
• Manufacturing Transition Support: Collaborate with quality and operations teams to ensure smooth transition of products to manufacturing. Provide critical Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure products are optimized for manufacturing.
• Education and Training: Train and guide support staff in the proper execution of manufacturing processes and the use of specialized tooling and fixtures, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• All other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, biomedical, or other relevant Engineering required
• Minimum 3 years working in a catheter development or medical component and manufacturing environment, with a focus on product and process design
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• A working knowledge of minimally invasive Medical Device design, development, and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) strategy
• Excellent working knowledge of GD&T and Solidworks
• Working knowledge of Minitab
• Experience with design controls, FDA regulations, GMP, GDP, and QMS requirements
• Must be able to work with a microscope and sit and/or stand for an extended period of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Six Sigma
• Experience with lean manufacturing processes
• Experience in defining budgets and schedules for projects
• Understanding of machining principles and processes

Compensation Package

• The salary range for this position is $68,475 - $91,300 . The posted salary range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as market conditions, level of experience and training, education, certifications, as well as internal and external equity.
• This position is eligible to earn an annual performance bonus based on meeting VitalPath’s bonus performance plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, Low Cost Health and Dental Insurance Plans Available
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental insurances (short term disability, AD&D, life insurance, and more)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

EOE Statement

VitalPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. VitalPath participates in E-Verify.