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HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance  and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

Position Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for the design of new or revised products using established engineering principles to meet functional requirements or performance specifications within the medical/dental device industry. The individual will handle design problems of moderate complexity while using a variety of standard engineering methods/techniques. This position will also assist more senior engineers in solving complex problems, while serving as a project leader of projects of limited scope.

Duties Prepares straightforward plans, designs, calculations, analyses, etc. in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings, or other specifications. Conducts tests, gathers and analyzes information, helps interpret findings.  May require application of computer skills and knowledge of relevant software applications. Requires familiarity with technical terms or procedures basic to the function in order to communicate effectively with co-workers. Requires basic oral, written and listening skills to gather, prepare, present and discuss findings and conclusions. Create and maintain BOMs and routers following accepted standards and ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Performs engineering calculations by calculator or computer to solve routine engineering problems.  Participate as a member of the product development team; interact with interdisciplinary teams in various projects. Assists in the development of engineering drawings and specifications. Develop 3D CAD models (Solidworks), detailed 2D print specifications of components and assemblies for new products. Analyze design for tolerance, assembly and manufacturability. Identify materials and required testing for product validation.  Verify that all project requirements are met regarding design, quality, costs, and schedule. Works closely with Product Managers during product development effort for new products and product line improvements or additions. Works closely with Manufacturing Engineers to identify and specify manufacturing process to efficiently produce product with minimal scrap and increased productivity. Works closely with Project Managers to ensure assigned tasks meet agreed-upon project timeline. Work closely with Purchasing during vendor selection and with information regarding material usage. Education Degree Bachelor's Degree in Engineering General Required Experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Minimum three years of Engineering experience, preferably in a medical device or other regulated industry General understanding of medical device ASTM 13485 requirements (or experience within a regulated industry such as aerospace or automotive) Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA Design Control, CAPA, SCAR, and audit procedures. Experience in structured problem solving and use of statistical tools. Experience in Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and Validations Preferred Experience Master’s Degree in Engineering Minimum five years related work experience as a Design Engineer and/or working on new product development. CAD experience is a plus, preferably SolidWorks
 

Pay range for this opportunity is $67,750.00 - $94,762.50. This position is eligible for [BONUS PARTICIPATION] OR a [INSERT COMMISSION RATE RANGE, IF APPLICABLE] commission.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

 

Hu-Friedy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.  We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.