Engineer III

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position is a team member in South Jordan, Utah and focuses on the manufacturability of new product development during the design phase. The R&D Design Transfer Engineer will be a member of multiple project teams as prioritized by the EVP of Research and Development. As projects advance in phases, the Design Transfer Engineer will support process transfer to operational sites with focus on process development, cost containment, and scrap reduction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Provides input to the project team for design activities while considering project budget, design for manufacturability, robust manufacturing concepts, product cost goals and process efficiency.

2. Creates and maintains required documentation for manufacturing processes, including process flow charts, capacity studies, time and motion studies, standard work, cycle time analysis, and line balancing.

3. Reviews/approves documentation associated with manufacturing under Design Control and/or R&D Pilot manufacturing.

4. Develops a good working relationship with Merit Operations teams at the receiving facility to achieve an atmosphere of high communication and collaboration, as well as gain insights and direction regarding process and standardized best practices.

5. Is responsible for the transfer of products from R&D Pilot Manufacturing to operations by facilitating and coordinating resources in conjunction with the receiving team.

6. Assures that the receiving facility understands the design intent, customer use, and the story of product design changes.

7. Resolves problems in product/process development and manufacturing by utilizing root cause analysis, six sigma and lean manufacturing principals to ensure that quality needs are being met and manufacturing criteria are achieved.

8. Facilitates communication with Planning to coordinate material and documentation requirements for qualification and production activities.

9. Provides technical guidance to engineers on the development/qualification of new processes/products, and manufacturing support activities to improve, capacity, compliance, and other sustaining issues.

10. Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.

• Writing

• Sitting

• Standing

• Bending

• Visual acuity

• Color perception

• Depth perception

• Reading

• Field of vision/peripheral

• Fine motor skills

• Noise

• Chemical vapors

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field related to the department of assignment or industry with five years previous related experience.
• Ability to apply analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Working knowledge of United States and international standards as applicable to the department.

COMPETENCIES

• Scientific techniques/evaluation/selection/application

• Scientific variable analysis

• Plans/surveys/structures/equipment

• Supervisory assistance

• Special projects/ECN's/prototype creation

• NCMR causes/corrective actions/dispositions

• In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles

• SolidWorks® Design

• Six Sigma Certification

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.