Company Overview
Microbrush International develops, produces, and markets innovative disposable applicators designed for the placement of controlled amounts of materials in hard-to-reach areas. Microbrush is a wholly owned subsidiary of Young Innovations, Inc. Young Innovations is a manufacturer and marketer of high quality dental equipment.

Role Overview
We are a growing manufacturing organization with a focus on quality and constant improvement seeking a Mechanical Product Engineer to join our team. The Mechanical Product Engineer will be responsible for supporting Young Innovations’ mechanical orientated products.  These include, but are not limited to, micro-applicators, flow-through brushes, moisture control products and others. 

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead the product development process for Class I and Class II medical devices
• Serve as the internal “subject matter expert” for mechanical design principles and test methods.
• Provide project leadership to multiple projects, simultaneously ensuring timelines and budgets are appropriately managed and goals are achieved. 
• Write and execute protocols, reports, inspection guidance, engineering studies, test methods, complaint analyses (as determined by QA), MRB analyses (as determined by ops) and ERP documentation for new products.
• Complete risk analysis for products or processes with guidance from other department members.
• Complete 3D modeling or drawings for product line extensions or prototypes using SolidWorks (preferred) or any other modeling software.
• Create or interpret routing and bill of materials using IFS or any other ERP software.
• Use standard statistical methods to determine and interpret results using Excel, Minitab, or any other statistical software.
• Organize and accelerate the product development process through rapid prototyping, specifically 3D printing or machining of prototypes.
• Manage responses to Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing requests for samples, necessary specifications, quality standards, test methods, materials information, processing limitations, etc. as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
• 5+ Years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or food product development. 
• Proven ability to lead technical projects is preferred.
• Must be results-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. 
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills who can organize work tasks to effectively complete projects and create win-win situations when possible.
• Must work independently and take a hands-on approach to the work when necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and capable of interacting with different functional groups within the business.
• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks
• Intermediate / Advanced knowledge of Product or Process Validations
• Intermediate / Advanced knowledge of Risk Analyses
• Intermediate knowledge of medical device Design Control
• Intermediate knowledge of Design of Experiments
• Intermediate knowledge of Rapid Prototyping Techniques (3D printing, machining)
• Intermediate knowledge of Injection Molding Part or Fixture design
• Intermediate knowledge of statistics
• Basic / Intermediate knowledge of Project Management concepts and software - MS Project or SmartSheets preferred
• Basic knowledge of dental products or medical devices
• Ability to travel 10%

Young Innovations/Microbrush International are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer