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Sr Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Portland, Oregon, United States · On-site

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As the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer on the New Product Introduction (NPI) team at Riverpoint Medical, you will be at the forefront of bringing innovative medical, dental, and veterinary devices from concept to full-scale p…

Skills: Manufacturing Process Development, DFM/DFA, Process Validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, Lean Six Sigma

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Sr Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Riverpoint Medical

Portland, Oregon, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death Insurance, 401(k) With Company Match
  • Posted 107d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end manufacturing process development and production transfer for new medical, dental, and veterinary devices. Develop technical documentation, execute process validations, and drive DFM/DFA strategies to ensure compliant and efficient operations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering with 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and NPI within regulated environments. Must have expertise in process validation, Lean Six Sigma, and at least 5 years of experience in the medical device industry.

Full job description

As the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer on the New Product Introduction (NPI) team at Riverpoint Medical, you will be at the forefront of bringing innovative medical, dental, and veterinary devices from concept to full-scale production. Your primary mission will be to lead the successful transfer of new products and processes into manufacturing, ensuring robust, efficient, and compliant operations that support our growth and quality objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities for the position include:

  • Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development and production transfer for new products.
  • Drive DFM/DFA strategy and provide early manufacturing input during design and development.
  • Own NPI manufacturing deliverables including process flows, work instructions, tooling, and equipment. 
  • Create and define new manufacturing processes and assembly methods for complex or novel products.
  • Develop and author technically rigorous production work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids that translate design intent into repeatable, compliant manufacturing execution.
  • Define and lead operator training strategy for new products, including development of training materials, hands‑on training support, and verification of operator readiness during pilot builds and production ramp.
  • Plan and execute process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and internal quality systems.
  • Act as a manufacturing subject matter expert for NPI programs and influence cross-functional decisions.
  • Mentor other Manufacturing Engineer team members. 
  • Balance quality, cost, delivery, and risk in manufacturing decisions.
  • Align technical solutions with overall business strategy and priorities. 

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred).
  • 7-10 years’ experience in process or manufacturing engineering, with a strong track record in NPI and process transfer within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in process validation, Lean/Six Sigma, and project management.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams through product launches and process scale-up.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience in Medical Device (5+ years) or highly regulated environment 
  • Experience with new product introduction (1-3+ years) is highly desirable
  • Experience with statistical analysis of data (Ex. Minitab, JMP, etc.)

We offer great benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision, Life and Accidental Death Insurance; 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, Paid Time Off and 9 company paid holidays. We also reward our team with bonus pay such as Referral Bonus and Annual Bonus!

Riverpoint Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Riverpoint Medical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status 

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About Riverpoint Medical

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OEM Manufacturer of Surgical Sutures & Devices, Sports Med Performance Fiber Implants & Surgical Lighting.

Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn followers
10,065

Riverpoint Medical designs, develops and markets next generation medical devices for the veterinary and healthcare markets. As a flourishing specialty device manufacturer in Portland, we are one of the only suture manufacturers in the US and stand as innovators in synthetic absorbable and orthopedic suture materials. With our HS Fiber® UHMWPE suture line for sports med, we remain the preferred partner for those seeking premium suture solutions for their device. Whether it be a precut non-sterile piece of vibrant blue high strength polyethylene for a shoulder repair suture anchor or a sterile private label dozen box of 24"​ strands with needles, we are there for you. We also manufacture cutting edge LED surgical headlights and have a full line of oncology needle products. We are focused and fast to respond to the market and thrive on innovation to continuously improve the way surgery is done. Contact us today for samples or an estimate: https://rpmed.com/pages/contact

Offices: 825 NE 25th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232, US

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About Riverpoint Medical

LinkedInVisit site

OEM Manufacturer of Surgical Sutures & Devices, Sports Med Performance Fiber Implants & Surgical Lighting.

Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
LinkedIn followers
10,065

Riverpoint Medical designs, develops and markets next generation medical devices for the veterinary and healthcare markets. As a flourishing specialty device manufacturer in Portland, we are one of the only suture manufacturers in the US and stand as innovators in synthetic absorbable and orthopedic suture materials. With our HS Fiber® UHMWPE suture line for sports med, we remain the preferred partner for those seeking premium suture solutions for their device. Whether it be a precut non-sterile piece of vibrant blue high strength polyethylene for a shoulder repair suture anchor or a sterile private label dozen box of 24"​ strands with needles, we are there for you. We also manufacture cutting edge LED surgical headlights and have a full line of oncology needle products. We are focused and fast to respond to the market and thrive on innovation to continuously improve the way surgery is done. Contact us today for samples or an estimate: https://rpmed.com/pages/contact

Offices: 825 NE 25th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232, US

Health CareMedical DeviceBiotechnologyManufacturing
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