Principal Eng, Acute Disposables

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

About Vantive
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Job Summary
• Job Title – Principal Engineer, Acute Disposables
• Location – Whitefield, Bangalore
• Shift – General

Job Description

You will be responsible for developing solutions to challenging issues associated with the design, development, and sustenance engineering for our new and existing Disposables for the Acute Therapies product portfolio. The successful candidate will possess solid “hands-on” technical abilities, an excitement and energy for product development, and a passion for their work and the impact it has on meeting the needs of patients.

Projects are focused on performance improvement of existing products, Project tasks involve Engineering change management, root cause analysis, solutions for CAPAs, NCRs, design implementation, verification & validation, Value improvement programs and standards compliance activities. Projects also include the development of new functions and features to be integrated into the existing products/new products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the evaluation and development of Disposables on assigned projects. Manages all technical complexities of the work, and effectively communicates with all project team members and stakeholders. This includes reporting pertinent information at key milestones.

• Defines the required tasks, test plans, deliverables, and technical direction. Constructs detailed, accurate project schedules interfacing with product development, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and other cross functional teams.

• Manages and prioritizes multiple projects and tasks.

• Develops solutions and approaches to complex problems through application and adaptation of state-of-the-art techniques and sound analysis-based engineering by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and materials where required.

• Able to clearly present moderately complex concepts and tailor communication to audiences, including senior management.

• Organizes and presents technical project management overviews without assistance. Oral and written communication is well planned, organized and has a clear logical flow.

• Ensures successful integration of disposables design elements into the overall system. Resolves competing constraints between interrelated functions (R&D, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, etc.) required to complete the engineering and design tasks.

• Creates and maintains design documentation that includes requirements, specifications, verification reports, Bill of Materials, detailed engineering drawings, study reports and all documents that contribute to DHF of the product family.

• Leads troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing. Ensures Systems that are optimized for production, reliability, regulatory compliance and cost.

• Provides leadership to effectively transition products to manufacturing and ensure robust products and manufacturing processes.

• Performs in-depth mechanical engineering analysis and calculations.

• Manages integration of deliverables from sub-system design teams and external partners.

• Defines protocols and conduct the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s). Develop test plans, test protocols, and test reports for product integration testing, also develops the infra required for the testing.

Education & Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, Prior experience of technical leadership in Sustenance/New product development in Critical care Medical device domain is a plus.

• Experience in a regulated industry preferably medical devices and familiarity with ISO 13485, and ISO 14971

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office and other office productivity tools.

• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on multiple projects and priorities.

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.

• Strong hands-on lab skills, and prototype fabrication skills.

• Very adept at grasping and solving complex problems using root-cause analysis techniques.

• Hands on creating, developing and testing designs from prototypes through production implementation.

• Ability to objectively identify technical solutions, and make sound engineering decisions.

• Clear and effective communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.

• A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation

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