Product Engineer I

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Product Engineer I in Houston, TX

Role Description

• Work with Cataract and Vitreoretinal R&D groups on development projects resulting in achieving R&D’s project goals. Tasks include supplier evaluation/qualification, component qualification, managing prototype builds, assuring assembly process is developed and documented, assure BOM’s are entered and maintained correctly, assure product costs are accurate and rolled, conduct Production Readiness Review.
• Support Product transfer projects either into or out of plant. Identify and qualify alternate materials and/or components for either risk mitigation or because of obsolescence.
• Maintain adequate supply of purchased components through contact with Procurement and the Suppliers. Qualify tooling and equipment as required to assure capacity.
• Address any component or product quality issue assigned, determining root cause and completing corrective action.
• Address any requests from other departments related to BOM’s and components.
• Manage product labeling.
• Identify and qualify Cost Improvements.

Skills & Requirements

• Communicates clearly.
• Speaks/writes English.
• Works well with others.
• Has leadership capability and is self starter.
• Ability to learn and retain many complex processes quickly.
• Focuses on detail/quality.
• Experience writing technical protocols/reports.
• Ability to use MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Project.
• Root cause analysis experience to determinine cause of issues.
• Experience in Medical Device industry - Manufacturing / Design / Quality Engineering fields- preferred.
• 1-10 years experience in an engineering or scientific R&D or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Communicates clearly.
• Sense of urgency/proactive
• Works well with others.
• Specific education requirements: minimum BSc in Engineering or scientific discipline, preferably MSc or higher

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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