Requisition ID: 6546

Job Title: Engineer III

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. 

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This senior level engineer or scientist assumes a project role and may serve as a key functional core team member and/or in a lead role on an extended team. Acts as an R&D member who provides technical leadership and direction to a small team (1-3 people), and may serve as a technical leader of a small scale project or be an R&D sub-system technical lead of a larger scale/complex project. Develops proficiency in Product Development Process and/or Change Management, exhibited through significant contributions of stage-gate and/or change control closures for small-to-medium sized projects. Engages others in problem-solving or other project-centric activities to achieve optimal project outcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Has understanding of wide application of technical principles, theories and techniques.
• Breaks down challenging technical problems into key questions, plans activities to develop solutions, and highlights alternatives / risks.
• Contributes technical and product knowledge as well as clinical/customer perspective and/or manufacturing experience to discussions.
• Individual may be sought out to provide expertise input outside of current project responsibilities by peers.
• Working, hands-on knowledge of PDP, design control, and change control processes Guides the development of technical solutions into a final product.
• Advanced understanding of DOE and statistical analysis tools (ideally DFSS trained). Has a solid understanding of intellectual property and is contributing to the IP and Patent Estate of Avanos.
• Develops implementation plan and effective project schedules for small to medium cross-functional project or derivative projects with the aid of cross-functional team and management. 
• Functions proficiently as a development team member and demonstrates the ability to meet deadlines, identifies obstacles and proposes solutions.
• Able to multi-task in an environment of competing priorities and appropriately reach out to management for help in prioritizing activities/goals.
• Independently plans tasks and follows agreed upon path/strategy/priority with minimal follow-up or one to one direction.
• Demonstrates ability to make sound decisions when under pressure and meet key deadlines.
• Solves complex problems with minimal assistance.
• Executes work following best practices, standards, and published guidance. Identifies when teamwork is the best method to solve issues and gains cooperation and commitment from R&D resources through influence, not authority. 
• Assists in the development of R&D project plans and strategies. Provides specific, timely feedback to project manager and other cross functional team members to ensure smooth working relationships.
• Participates in the selection of key engineering talent, and begins to hold cross[1]functional team members accountable for project deliverables.
• Establishes and maintains associations within the R&D organization and begins to network cross-functionally.
• Able to communicate effectively with third party partners and has pulse of project status and potential risks.
• Takes an active role in presentation preparation for larger scope projects/ presentations.
• Effectively delivers presentations that are appropriate for reaching cross-functional audiences.
• Effectively uses meeting time to not only impart information but guide or drive a decision by the team.
• Practices effective listening skills.
• Presents basic ideas and facts clearly both verbally and in writing.

Your qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science with 5+ years of experience
• Master of Science with 3+ years of experience
• PhD with 2+ years of experience

Preferred:

• Medical device experience in area of specialty

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here

Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees – through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

Avanos also offers the following:

benefits on day 1

free onsite gym

onsite cafeteria

HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today

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