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Confluent Medical Technologies · 4 hours ago

Textile Engineer

Warwick, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Confluent Medical Technologies is a rapidly growing medical device company dedicated to providing life-saving solutions through a collaborative work environment. They are seeking a Process Development Engineer specializing in textiles to design and develop prototype medical textile structures and processes to meet customer needs.

ManufacturingMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Rob Calef

Responsibilities

Works independently under the direction of the textile R&D prototype engineering manager

Interact with customers, medical device engineers to understand the unmet needs and offer solutions

Selects preliminary materials, manufacturing techniques in developing textile components and related value added processes

Interact with outside vendors, suppliers, and consultants

Provide technical support to sales, customers and operations

Assists in the selection of new technologies, equipment, and processes

Assists in the development of new processes and capabilities

Qualification

Textile EngineeringPrototype DevelopmentMedical Device ExperienceWeaving SkillsKnitting SkillsBio-absorbable PolymersDesign/Process ExcellenceInnovation EnthusiasmProblem Solving

Required

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Textile Engineering or equivalent

Minimum of 2-3 years developing textile solution for new products with focus on front end prototype/feasibility. Ideally covering braiding, knitting, weaving, and non-woven

Hands on aptitude to dive in and develop prototype samples/processes to demonstrate feasibility. Must be capable of handling multiple projects/tasks at the same time

Have passion and enthusiasm for innovation

Proven problem solving skills

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a Textile industry. Medical device preferred

Experience working with bio-absorbable polymer based implantable medical devices preferred

Experience in the cardiovascular and/or orthopedic implantable medical device industry preferred

Knowledge of Design/Process Excellence (Six Sigma black belt certified is a plus) preferred

We are seeking someone with strong skills relative to Weaving including loom set-up, troubleshooting and diagnosis

Knitting skills are also highly desirable