Job Title:
Research and Development Engineer
Responsibilities:
1. Product Development and Design:
* Drive product development from proof of concept through to manufacturing readiness, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and user-focused design.
* Contribute to technical reviews, interpret experimental data, and participate in brainstorming sessions to influence design direction.
* Develop prototypes using techniques such as vacuum forming, injection moulding, dip moulding, heat sealing, laser cutting, and 3D printing to validate design concepts.
* Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, technical reports, and requirements documentation.
* Evaluate and source materials, components, and suppliers to optimize design and manufacturability.
* Effectively communicate design decisions, interpreting research literature and test results to enhance product designs.
* Collaborate with design assurance to conduct risk assessments through Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
* Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design for Assembly (DFA) principles are integrated throughout the design process.
2. Testing, Analysis, and Development:
* Develop test methods to assess feasibility and verify design requirements, ensuring product safety and effectiveness.
* Build prototypes to validate design concepts, using iterative testing and feedback to optimize designs.
* Utilize experimental data and user feedback to refine designs, ensuring high standards of safety, usability, and effectiveness.
3. Project Leadership and Execution:
* Take personal responsibility for critical and complex technical tasks, driving project success and maintaining timelines.
* Collaborate closely with Senior Engineers, Project Manager, and RA/QA teams to ensure project alignment and quality standards.
* Manage project timelines effectively, ensuring on-time delivery of project goals while maintaining high-quality standards.
4. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
* Continuously improve product designs by incorporating new technologies, materials, and methods.
* Leverage creative problem-solving skills to overcome design challenges and drive innovation.