STAFF R&D/PRODUCT DVL ENGINEER

Job Overview

The NPD Staff Engineer – Cables & Connectors will lead new product development and manufacturing process development for medical cable assemblies, fine-wire interconnects, catheter/device connector interfaces and related tooling/automation. The role is expected to convert customer and system requirements into robust product and process solutions, lead technical decision-making through concept, prototype, verification, validation, pilot build and production transfer, and mentor engineers across R&D, manufacturing, quality and supplier teams. 

Job Requirements

• • Lead NPD execution: Own technical delivery for cable and connector programs from requirements capture, concept generation, DFM/DFA, design reviews, prototype builds, verification/validation, pilot builds and production handoff. 
  • Develop cable and connector solutions: Drive design and development of cable assemblies, wire harnesses, fine-wire/micro-coax assemblies, overmolded cable solutions, high-density connector interfaces, shielding/grounding and strain-relief approaches. 
  • Build manufacturing processes: Define and optimize processes for wire preparation, stripping, soldering, crimping, welding/termination, connector assembly, adhesive/overmold operations, leak/seal considerations, inspection and test methods. 
  • Tooling and fixture leadership: Design or guide development of precision fixtures, nests, gauges, jigs, assembly aids and semi-automated systems for delicate cable assemblies and connector manufacturing. 
  • Validation and risk management: Lead PFMEA, DFMEA inputs, process validation planning, IQ/OQ/PQ support, capability studies, measurement system analysis and control plans aligned to customer and quality requirements. 
  • Automation and productivity: Identify and implement automation collaborating with the Automation team, machine vision, poka-yoke, ergonomic improvements, cycle-time reduction and yield-improvement initiatives with measurable benefits. 
  • Supplier and manufacturing interface: Partner with global manufacturing sites and external suppliers for tooling, process development, DFM feedback, prototype-to-production scale-up and technical issue resolution. 
  • Customer and cross-functional collaboration: Engage with customers, product management, systems/electrical engineering, quality, operations and project management to balance performance, manufacturability, cost, risk and schedule. 
  • Technical documentation: Create and approve specifications, drawings, BOM inputs, process flow diagrams, work instructions, validation reports, lessons learned and design-history documentation as applicable. 
  • Technical mentoring: Coach engineers and technicians in structured problem solving, process development decisions, validation strategy, concise communication and disciplined engineering documentation. 

   

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline. 

• 10–14 years of relevant experience in NPD, product development, manufacturing process engineering or tooling/automation for cables, connectors, interconnects or medical devices. 

• Preferred: experience in medical device development, catheter/interventional device assemblies, imaging/diagnostic connectors, fine-wire assemblies, high-density connectors or regulated manufacturing environments. 
  
  

  Cable and connector NPD 

  Strong experience in cable assemblies, wire harnesses, connectors, interconnect systems, fine wires, micro-coax or high-density connector applications. Medical device exposure preferred. 

  Process development 

  Hands-on knowledge of DFM/DFA, process flow creation, line balancing, process parameter definition, DOE, capability analysis and production transfer. 

  Fine-wire process expertise 

  Experience with delicate wire handling, stripping methods, solder/crimp/weld termination, insulation damage prevention, strain relief, shielding, continuity/hi-pot/insulation tests and visual inspection criteria. 

  Tooling and fixtures 

  Ability review and validate fixtures, gauges, nests, assembly aids and tooling documentation.

  Quality and validation 

  Working knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA support, control plans, MSA, SPC, IQ/OQ/PQ concepts, root-cause analysis and regulated medical manufacturing expectations. 

  Automation and manufacturing excellence 

  Exposure to automation, PLC/robotics/vision systems, mistake-proofing, Lean Six Sigma, cycle-time studies, yield improvement and productivity initiatives. 

  Communication and leadership 

  Ability to present technical trade-offs, risks, recommendations and personal contributions concisely to senior stakeholders, customers and cross-functional teams. 

  FOUNDATIONAL:

  • Drive diversity and inclusion - Individual must be capable of differentiating the values & able to recognize / respect the value of individual difference.
  • Envision the future - Adjusts current working processes or adopts new approaches, along with seeking challenging opportunities or assignments.
  • Execute the plan - Organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
  • Hold people accountable - Understand the importance of taking personal responsibility &  facilitate documentation of  Lessons learnt that can be transferred to other groups.
  • Result Orientated - Drive critical activities to completion
  • Coach & develop people - Facilitate individual team member's growth & help team members to learn and develop continuously.
  • Collaborate across boundaries - Individual builds networks across countries and cultures,

Competencies