Job Description
Lead Product Engineer at a Global Healthcare Company
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in setting strategies and ideating private label products for customers and patients.
This is a Senior-level Individual Contributor (SME) position that requires close collaboration with cross-functional leaders and teams, including marketing, sourcing, product management, category management, sales, business insights, and quality assurance.
Candidates must be able to work onsite for meetings and collaboration as needed in the Richmond, VA Medical-Surgical business unit hub.
Responsibilities:
Product Ideation
* Develop and implement new product strategies
* Lead technology development and work with external vendors to evaluate new concepts and conduct product research and testing
* Perform thorough user needs analysis to develop product requirements and specifications
New Product Development
* Guide a team of product development managers in developing innovative medical device products
* Prioritize the right product features and benefits for new product development with suppliers and contract manufacturers
* Conduct customer research to define segments and identify needs to inform the product roadmap
Product Testing & Benchmarking
* Develop a comprehensive product testing and benchmarking program for various product categories
* Assist in building in-house knowledge and skills for experimental work, clinical research, and new product development projects
* Ensure compliance with all applicable medical device regulations and standards
Requirements:
* Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience
* S. in Engineering, Sciences, or a related field
* At least 10 years of experience in product engineering, product development, or product management
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Our Ideal Candidate:
* Track record of success in research and development
* Experience applying VOC tools to select new products
* Strong knowledge of engineering test methods to assess various product functions