Development Engineer (Finance)

Overview

CORTLAND BIOMEDICAL - Who we are?

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. Never comfortable with the status quo, complex biomedical textile challenges are tackled with agility, credibility and curiosity.

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".

For further information on Cortland Biomedical, visit the Company's website at https://www.cortlandbiomedical.com/

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/ .

Summary - basic function of the role

Reports into the Sales & New Business Development (NBD) organization. Supports the management of the design and development of biomedical textile products, manufacturing methods, and test methods with a focus on design feasibility, customer communication, design control documentation, and project timelines, to ensure products meet and exceed customer expectations.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 8 - 4:30 pm or 8:30 - 5:00 pm; flexible

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in customer meetings to help consult and guide customers to biomedical textile solutions by leveraging textile forming techniques such as braiding, knitting, weaving, as well as post-processing methods to create novel structures.
• Support Sales & Sales Engineering to gather voice of customer and evaluate new project opportunities.
• Represent Cortland Biomedical as biomedical textile design partner.
• Support design and manufacturing feasibility of new products.
• Document engineering work in protocols and reports.
• Support the development engineering team to execute engineering changes and CAPAs.
• Support the creation and maintenance of design control documentation including traceability matrix, design and development plan, and other quality management system (QMS) documentation in compliance with Cortland Biomedical QMS standards.
• Oversee the progression of development projects through the Cortland Biomedical design and development phase gate process through execution and documentation of timely cross-functional design reviews in compliance with Cortland Biomedical QMS standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality to ensure all QMS documentation is completed in a timely manner, consistent with the project timeline.
• Support the management of the details of development projects including resources, timelines, deliverables, milestones, recurring calls, and overall engineering communication with internal and external teams. Collaborate with project management to create and utilize project Gantt charts.
• Collaborate within development engineering to identify raw material suppliers and work toward their approval on Cortland Biomedical's approved supplier list (ASL).
• Support the creation and validation of test methods for the analysis of design concepts.
• Support the development engineering team to ensure project compliance with all ISO 13485 requirements outlined in Cortland Biomedical's Quality Management System.
• Support the development of new technological solutions to manufacturing challenges including identification of new equipment and use of digital tools, where applicable.
• Support transfer of new product development processes to commercial production.
• Participate in continuous improvement to improve processes, eliminate problems, streamline operations, or other areas as defined by management.
• Comply with and participate in safety protocols and initiatives.
• Additional tasks as assigned.
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Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with the physical and mechanical characteristics of polymers, fibers, yarns, and fabrics a plus
• Familiarity with documentation and traceability requirements for highly regulated industries a plus
• Effective verbal communication skills and comfortable interacting with team members
• Technical writing skills consistent with writing engineering reports and quality management system documentation
• Creative problem solving and engineering decision-making skills
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Platforms (ERP) a plus
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member
• Self-starter able to work under minimal supervision
• Capable of generating and delivering internal presentations

Education and Experience

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Textile or Biomedical Engineering, or related degree from an accredited university
• 0-5 years of experience in an engineering function within a manufacturing environment - especially in highly regulated industries (medical device, energy, aerospace, automotive, etc.), medical textiles or medical device preferred.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 50 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, 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 will remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Employee will use repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and /or fingers. This will also include eye focus and fine finger dexterity required for threading high counts and small sizes of yarn into machines.

Work Environment

The primary work environment is in a controlled office space with temperature control. Long periods of sitting or computer work may be required. Secondary work environments may include areas that require additional PPE including, but not limited to eye, ear, foot and hand protection as well as specific gowning.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

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Key External Contacts/Clients

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EEO Statement

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

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