About the Role
Design and develop biomedical textile products and processes, manufacturing methods, techniques, practices and procedures with a focus on process development to ensure the manufacture of medical device component products which meet and exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Develop textile forming and finishing processes for new products in medical device applications.
- Support the development and documentation of detailed manufacturing processes to support new product development.
- Implement and optimize processes for manufacturing in a clean room environment.
- Create PFMEAs, EIOQs, Procedures, Work Instructions, Process Flows, Routers, and other QMS documentation in compliance with Cortland Biomedical QMS standards.
- Develop new technological solutions to manufacturing challenges including the use of digital tools for product documentation and traceability.
- Write and execute engineering and validation protocols, to support process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and the creation of statistically derived product specifications.
- Responsible for the transfer of new product development processes to commercial production.
- Support the creation, audit and review of test standards and methods for the analysis of design concepts and component assemblies.
- Support the identification, tracking, logistics and installation of capital equipment including potential travel for site acceptance testing.
- Support the design and manufacture of clean room compatible fixtures and tooling intended to aid manufacturing processes and interface with existing equipment.
- Expand Cortland Biomedical’s expertise in state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing methods and materials utilization through technical journals, seminars, advance degree programs, etc.
Requirements
- Effective working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
- Familiar with the physical and mechanical characteristics of polymers, fibers, yarns and fabrics a plus.
- Effective verbal communication skills and comfortable interacting with team members and customers at all levels.
- Effective technical writing skills consistent with writing engineering reports and quality management system documentation.
- Must have demonstrated creative problem solving, troubleshooting, and effective engineering decision making skills.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERP) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a team member.
- Self-starter able to work under minimal supervision.
- Capable of generating and delivering presentations to management, peers and labor force.
- Demonstrated proficiency of design software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively, develop relationships, adapt, be customer focused, and innovate.
- Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight.
- Employee may have to lift tools up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites.
- This can include occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
- Employee may move themselves in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Employee will need to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
- Employee will need to operate machinery and/or power tools, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment.
- Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations.
- Employee will need to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Employee can work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.
- Will have repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Skills
- Mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Polymers, fibers, yarns and fabrics
- Verbal communication
- Technical writing
- Creative problem solving
- Troubleshooting
- Engineering decision making
- Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERP)
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Presentation generation
- Design software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks)
- Effective communication
- Relationship development
- Adaptability
- Customer focus
- Innovation
Location
- 850 Lime Hollow Rd. Cortland, NY 13045
Work Type
- In-office Monday – Friday
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience in an engineering function within a manufacturing environment
Education Level
- BS Degree in Mechanical or Textile Engineering from an accredited university
Salary/Compensations
- $86,330 - $129,500
About the Company
- Cortland Biomedical custom builds high-performance biomedical textile structures.
- The company applies over 40 years of experience in textile engineering and advanced fabric design methods to braid, knit and woven products that meet the demands of a diverse set of customers in the biomedical product space.
- The company also offers a full range of design, development and manufacturing services as well as a wide variety of biomedical materials.
- Cortland Biomedical is wholly owned by Enerpac Tool Group.
- Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries.
- The Company’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world.
- The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
- Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol “EPAC”.
Equal Opportunity
- Enerpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
- If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at: recruiter@enerpac.com
