Where is the Product Development Engineer role at Polyzen based?

This role is based in Apex, NC.

How many years of experience does this Product Development Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 1–2 years of relevant experience.

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Product Development Engineer

Polyzen · Apex, NCtoday

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Develop, validate and commercialize custom polymer device components and assemblies from prototype to production

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own the full path from ideation and prototyping to process qualification for custom polymer medical components, with direct client interaction.

Might not be for you. Heavy documentation and quality-compliance load (SOPs, batch records, PQ/OQ protocols) — less open-ended R&D than a lab role.

Bench and deskGeneralist First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roledevelops and manufactures customized polymer-based materials, including extruded and molded components; solve complex polymer challenges

Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 1–2 yrs
Industry: Medical devices
Role: Product Development

Materials

polymer-based materials5 roles

Benefits

annual bonus401(K) with excellent company matchequity/stock

Role details

Who we are

Polyzen, part of the Solesis family of companies, develops and manufactures customized polymer-based materials, including extruded and molded components, and device assemblies that help innovators turn bold ideas into lasting breakthroughs. Operating in Apex, North Carolina, USA, Polyzen employs more than 75 team members.

Guided by a commitment to innovation, quality and customer success, Polyzen collaborates with customers to solve complex polymer challenges and bring new technologies from concept to commercialization. Employees play a vital role in advancing solutions that enable innovation and positively impact lives around the world.

1st shift Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

About the role

The Product Development Engineer aids in the development, validation, and commercialization of custom device components and assemblies, including ideation, prototyping, process optimization, qualification, and quality compliance. This role will partner with senior engineers to deliver Polyzen’s product development processes to meet customer needs. The Product Development Engineer will engage with key internal operational stakeholders and grow their business acumen by working with our business development teams, vendors, and clients.

What you will do

Support multiple projects for new product development in various stages of the product life cycle in line with agreed commitments to respective clients.
Communicate the status of development projects to internal stakeholders and leaders.
Assists in the design and manufacturing process to ensure scalability to a production environment based on customer design and volume requirements.
Aid in the identification of specific tooling, fixtures, and equipment for production purposes at the required scale and manufacturing throughput.
Partners with a cross-functional team to facilitate a transition of the manufacturing process from development groups to commercial groups while maintaining collaborative working relationships.
Responsible for documenting all development phases per the Polyzen product development process and quality compliance. Compile, maintain, review, and interpret product development data.
Review SOPs, work instructions, batch records, product specifications, process performance qualification, and operational qualification protocol plans and reports critical to product development.
Supports senior engineers by providing technical input for early development programs and supports the Quality Assurance team with any non-conformance investigations.

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.

One (1) to two (2) years of industry-related experience in a manufacturing or product development environment

Ability to learn manufacturing process development, qualifications, and capability assessments.
Familiar with ISO 9001, and 13485 Quality Management Standards; knowledge of FDA Regulations
Ability to understand the client’s needs, how the needs relate to project scopes, and how changes will affect other systems.
Ability to translate client inputs into engineering requirements based on technical skill set.
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to get along well with others and work in a team environment.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organization and decision-making skills.
Experience in technical writing and use of statistical tools, including Minitab.
Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, and MS PowerPoint.

Perks / Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Breaks
Annual Bonus
401(K) with excellent company match
Health Insurance with multiple plans to choose form
Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.