R&D Engineer

Position Summary

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop, identify, conduct, and coordinate validation and verification of proposed new materials, packaging, or finished products to ensure quality and functionality.
• Plan and execute validation or verification testing as per procedures.
• Undertake margin expansion, PPV, and CIP opportunities for site and corporation where necessary, particularly in material or packaging substitution initiatives and cost reduction activities.
• Responsible for writing protocols and reports related to sustaining, compliance, and validation or verification work.
• Liaise and coordinate with suppliers, RA, QEDA, and QA on regulatory requirements related to Value Engineering Projects.
• Review the project plan and organize project milestone activities to ensure timelines and quality expectations are met.
• Projects to ensure they meet the expected timeline and quality.
• Remain updated on current materials and packaging innovations throughout the medical industry and evaluate leading technologies globally.
• Support strategic material initiatives by identifying new materials or packaging.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation to meet user, marketing, and regulatory expectations.
• Review the validation/verification samples to meet ISO or QAS compliance requirements.
• Analyze test results and prepare reports.
• Assess new materials, packaging, finished products, or process risks.
• Coordinate Value Engineering projects by aligning and communicating with RA, QA, and QEDA.
• Communicate with marketing, QA, and RA on requirements or details of Value Engineering Projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Scope covers all Procurement – Value Engineering–related projects in APAC sites.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Must have a graduate degree in a related engineering or material science field; advanced degrees are strongly preferred.
• Highly motivated and driven to learn, with a strong ability to deliver results.
• Possesses an engineering background in Medical Technology, Packaging, Plastic, or Chemical Engineering. Relevant experience in manufacturing, Quality Assurance, engineering, or Product Development in the medical device industry is ideal.
• Candidates with engineering backgrounds in Electronics or Mechanical fields with at least 4–5 years of relevant experience in the medical device industry will also be considered.
• Proficient in computer applications and standard software, with excellent command of English—both written and spoken.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a moderate requirement for travel.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements