R&D Engineer 2
Apply NowCompany: RTI Surgical Inc
Location: Alachua, FL 32615
Description:
Research and Development Engineer 2
While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. RTI Surgical, Inc., reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances warrant (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel or staffing, workload, or technical developments).
COMPANY SUMMARY:
RTI Surgical (RTI) is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, RTI provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management. RTI is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, Indiana; Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Glencoe, Minnesota and Neunkirchen, Germany.
RTI is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:
Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.
At RTI Surgical, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.
Montagu Private Equity ("Montagu"), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs and develops prototypes for new implants and improvements to existing designs
Applies sound engineering problem-solving techniques to resolve challenges during the product development process and analyzes data to draw conclusions using statistically sound and scientifically based methodology
Leverages experience and technical knowledge to proactively develop strategies and plans of execution to derive unique solutions and approaches to contribute to project success
Writes protocols, reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other technical documents in accordance with Good Documentation Practices with a high attention to detail
Designs, develops, and validates test methods to meet design requirements
Collaborates effectively and leads discussions with quality, regulatory, engineering, and production teams throughout the product development process and to meet project objectives
Collaborates and leads discussions with internal or external customers to obtain design requirements and feedback on prototype designs with a high level of customer service
Maintains project timelines by providing appropriate inputs, target times, and resource needs
Learns aspects of relevant surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions to satisfy customer needs
Evaluates product design for manufacturability and suggest design process adjustments and quality improvements
Engages in the selection, development, and testing of tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in biomedical engineering or another relevant engineering disciple
Experience:
4-6 years engineering experience designing or modifying medical devices or implants
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Project Management
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software
Statistical analysis software
Design Control and Design History File
Travel - up to 10%
SAFETY:
Physical Requirements:
Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds
Frequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays
Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)
Working Environment:
Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation
While this is intended to accurately reflect the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. RTI Surgical, Inc., reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances warrant (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel or staffing, workload, or technical developments).
COMPANY SUMMARY:
RTI Surgical (RTI) is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, RTI provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management. RTI is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, Indiana; Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Glencoe, Minnesota and Neunkirchen, Germany.
RTI is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:
Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.
At RTI Surgical, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.
Montagu Private Equity ("Montagu"), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designs and develops prototypes for new implants and improvements to existing designs
Applies sound engineering problem-solving techniques to resolve challenges during the product development process and analyzes data to draw conclusions using statistically sound and scientifically based methodology
Leverages experience and technical knowledge to proactively develop strategies and plans of execution to derive unique solutions and approaches to contribute to project success
Writes protocols, reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other technical documents in accordance with Good Documentation Practices with a high attention to detail
Designs, develops, and validates test methods to meet design requirements
Collaborates effectively and leads discussions with quality, regulatory, engineering, and production teams throughout the product development process and to meet project objectives
Collaborates and leads discussions with internal or external customers to obtain design requirements and feedback on prototype designs with a high level of customer service
Maintains project timelines by providing appropriate inputs, target times, and resource needs
Learns aspects of relevant surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions to satisfy customer needs
Evaluates product design for manufacturability and suggest design process adjustments and quality improvements
Engages in the selection, development, and testing of tools, fixtures, machinery, and equipment used in manufacturing
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in biomedical engineering or another relevant engineering disciple
Experience:
4-6 years engineering experience designing or modifying medical devices or implants
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Project Management
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software
Statistical analysis software
Design Control and Design History File
Travel - up to 10%
SAFETY:
Physical Requirements:
Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds
Frequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays
Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)
Working Environment:
Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation