Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Confluent Medical Technologies
Job overview
The Process Development Engineer, Staff at Confluent Medical Technologies is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for medical devices, particularly balloons and catheters, impacting product development and manufacturing outcomes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing tooling and fixtures, creating drawings, executing DOE and process validations, working with polymers, leading new product introductions, cost reduction projects, generating cost models, authoring design control documents, developing test methods, mentoring engineers, and ensuring safe start-up of new processes.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $87,750 to $146,250. Specific benefits are not detailed but the company emphasizes a collaborative and high-impact work environment.
Experience and skills
Requires a BS in Mechanical or Bio Engineering, 6-9 years in medical device development, strong skills in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Minitab, hands-on catheter or balloon production experience, and leadership abilities; Greenbelt training is a plus.
Career development
The company offers opportunities to develop broad skill sets and influence product development and manufacturing, with potential growth through leadership and project management roles.
Work environment and culture
The culture is collaborative, high-impact, and passionate about life-saving medical solutions, emphasizing teamwork and professional attitude.
Company information
Confluent Medical Technologies is a financially healthy, rapidly growing medical device company specializing in Nitinol components, balloon expandable stents, catheters, biomedical textiles, and precision polymer tubing, known as a leader in medical technology.
Team overview
The candidate will join a team focused on balloon and catheter development, working cross-functionally and mentoring less experienced engineers.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Laguna Niguel, CA; no remote or travel details are provided.
Application process
Only qualified candidates will be contacted; no further application instructions are provided.
Unique job features
The job offers involvement in innovative medical device manufacturing with direct impact on product quality and cost, including leadership in new product introduction and process optimization projects.
Company overview
Confluent Medical Technologies specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices. They generate revenue through the production and sale of advanced medical components and devices, primarily focusing on nitinol-based products, catheters, and stents. The company has a rich history, evolving from NDC (Nitinol Devices & Components) and expanding through strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities and market reach. Their commitment to innovation and quality has positioned them as a key player in the medical device industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in process development engineering within medical device manufacturing, emphasizing your experience with balloon and catheter development and materials such as Nylon 12, Pebax, Polyurethanes, and PET.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Minitab, along with your ability to lead design control documentation, DOE execution, process validation, and cost modeling relevant to medical devices.
Apply through multiple channels including Confluent Medical Technologies' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with engineers and managers within Confluent’s engineering or product development teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like referencing recent innovations by Confluent or asking about their experience working on balloon or catheter projects to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'process development,' 'medical device manufacturing,' 'DOE,' 'process validation,' 'SolidWorks,' 'AutoCAD,' 'Minitab,' and specific polymers mentioned in the job description to ensure it passes automated screening.
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