Lead design and development activities within West's Product Development Process demonstrating leadership and strategic thinking within a goal-oriented organization.
Demonstrate accountability for the successful and timely achievement of goals, working independently only with strategic guidance in the most complex situations.
Interpret internal and external business issues and unmet needs taking a broad perspective to define/plan/lead/develop solutions.
Plan and execute projects through all phases with a focus on design and qualification through verification and validation.
Create and edit Product models/drawings.
Write engineering test protocols, reports, and work instructions.
Lead technical reviews and design reviews.
Drive innovation and process efficiency for Integrated Systems.
Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational, and analytical methods.
Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis.
Writes, implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, materials specifications, and component specifications.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering required, or equivalent experience
Master's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years in medical device design control and change management is required
Expertise with Risk Management, Design Verification & Validation strategy development and execution is required
Expertise with test method development, validation strategy, and execution is required
Proficiency in Solid Modeling/Drafting is required
Proficiency in solid mechanics/mechanics of materials is required
Proficiency in statistical methods/tools is required
Proficiency in project management is required
Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times
Understand and follow guidelines for sensitivity with IP protection
Understand strategic direction and make contributions to strategy formation.

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

Principal Engineer, R&D, Integrated Systems

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