Principal Product Development Engineer

Freudenberg Group Job OpportunityWorking at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!Responsibilities:Anticipates business challenges and/or regulatory issues, reviews and recommends products/services and process improvements to the board of the business groupLooks beyond existing methodologies and the own discipline to define and resolve highly complex problemsInternal and external thought leader influencing change and advancement of the industry and/or professionRecognized technical principal and internal thought leader in own area of responsibility w/in the business groupSignificantly contributes to the development of the functional strategy (e.g. R&D, Manufacturing, Sales) of the business groupRequires broad and comprehensive expertise in theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field which have a broad impact on the businessAnticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product process or service improvementsOversees introduction of value-adding, technical solutions and leads/directs introduction of emerging technologiesRequires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutionsImpacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelinesCommunicates highly complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others at senior management levels to adopt a different point of viewLead others to solve unique and highly complex problems which have a significant impact on innovation and a broad impact on the business.Qualifications:12 years of Medical Device design & development experience.Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.21CFR Part 820.30 Design Controls, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 ISO 10993 and IEC 62366.3D solid modelling (e.g. SolidWorks or related software).Hands-on experience with machining and 3D prototyping methods preferred.Knowledge of silicone and plastic molding preferred.Good communication & interpersonal skills.Excellent mechanical, analytical & problem-solving skills.The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and qualificationsThe Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Medical LLC