Senior Engineer, Research & Development

JOB TITLE: Sr Engr, R & D

At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.

Function: Engineering
Family: R & D Engineering


What R & D Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health
Research and Development Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing new products through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering and documentation practices.


What is expected of you for success in your roleDemonstrates working knowledge of Engineering principles and its application in solving standard technical problemsDemonstrates working knowledge of product design and developmentDemonstrates working knowledge of design control processTests, analyzes and solves technical problems with moderate guidanceApplies basic statistical techniques and utilizes design of experiments with moderate guidanceTranslates customer needs into design inputs; verifies design output meets design inputWorks with moderate guidanceTranslates requirements into basic designs under the guidance of othersCreates and tests prototypesMaps the intellectual property landscape
What is expected of you and others at this level in Engineering for functional success Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces Encourages informed Risk-taking and acts as a catalyst for innovation at Cardinal Health; generates practical, sustainable and creative options to solve problems and create business opportunities, while maximizing existing resources. Proactively develops and maintains technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices;

Accountabilities in this roleResponsible for designing new products, planning and implementing research and development prototyping activities, and conducting all required cGMP validations leading to full scale manufacturing operations.Sourcing, developing and qualifying device component materials with new suppliers.Designing, developing and validating new manufacturing equipment, overseeing equipment fabrication for new products and projects.Installing and validating equipment and materials for new operations, as well as for changes on current products and processes.Extensive use of Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis to champion data-driven decision-making.Preparing engineering cost estimates and project budgets.  Conducting preliminary and comprehensive financial analyses for projects.Responsible for comprehensive documentation upkeep and maintenance (engineering tests, validation protocols, factbooks/design history file, etc) to assure CFR & cGMP compliance.Effectively coordinate and expedite new projects with other departments.Assure R&D Product Development compliance to GMP’s.Will act as a mentor to Junior Engineers & Technologists.


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, Etc.) required, advanced degree in technical discipline strongly preferred Experience in project management and medical device and/or pharmaceutical Product Development required, pharmaceutical formulation experience strongly preferredA minimum of 2+ years related work experience required; a minimum of 5 years industrial experience in a cGMP or an ISO9001 environmentAbility to work independently with strong organization, interpersonal, and team building/mentoring skillsMust be a strategic thinker with the ability to independently promote the development of new projects, products or studiesMust have excellent communication skills (both verbal & written), and the ability to effectively describe technical situations and developments

Experience in plastics & metals materials and fabrication processes for medical devices

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Project & PowerPoint) required

Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis software fluency (including Minitab) required

Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.) required

Inventorship of issued patents and/or patent applications highly preferred

Experience in machine design and modifications preferred

Experience in working with contract laboratories to support product development activities preferred

Knowledge of Chemistry and/or Material Science and Surgical Operating Room procedures desirable

Experience with experimental data collection and analysis, or regulatory documentation preparation

Experience with the use of Oracle MRP system preferred

Database management software skills and understanding of operating system and network requirements is desirable