R&D Project Manager I
- Location
- South Jordan, UT · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Project Management
- Medical Device Design Control Processes
- Project Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solving
- 3D Solid Modeling
- Spreadsheets
- Word Processing
- Database Software
- Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
- Working knowledge of US and international standards
Also useful
- Medical Device Design and Development
- Supervisory Experience
- Budgeting and Scheduling
About the role
Why Merit? At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
WORK SHIFT DAY (United States of America) SUMMARY OF DUTIES Manages and is responsible for the timely and quality completion of Research and Development projects. Primarily but not limited to new product development projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED 1.
In addition to the requirements of the Senior Engineer I (JD 20056), manages one or two development projects to assure timely delivery of new or improved products which meet user needs. As part of this, balances the technical requirements of diversified senior engineering I level projects with the management and timely delivery of business objectives. 2.
Is accountable for assigned projects and reports status regularly to management. 3. Executes the Design Control for assigned project(s) according to Merit procedures. 4. Serves as lead engineer on assigned project(s). 5. Responsible for the success of assigned project(s). 6. Leads and monitors the multidisciplinary project team assigned to project(s). 7. Creates, tracks, and meets project schedules, plans, and budgets. 8.
Reviews documentation to assure they meet both internal (Merit) and external (professional) standards. 9. Conceives, plans and conducts development projects which are of under Merit Design Control Procedures. 10. May perform supervisory responsibilities. 11. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS * Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. - local practice may apply. * Writing * Sitting * Standing * Bending * Visual Acuity * Reading SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent * A minimum of six years of related experience in medical product development or equivalent. * Demonstrated project leadership skills - may be demonstrated as a project leader on a smaller project or portion of project. * Strong understanding of medical device design control processes (FDA, EU etc.) * Ability to independently apply analytical skills, complex scientific technical principles and detailed knowledge in solving engineering problems and developing new products, techniques or designs. * Demonstrated computer skills including 3D solid modeling, spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs. * Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as a team leader * Working knowledge of United States and international standards as applicable to the department.
COMPETENCIES * Project Management * Leadership * Medical Device Design and Development * Scientific research * Scientific problem solving * Supervisory processes * Computer skills * Project Planning/Scheduling * Project Budgeting COMMENTS Infectious Control Risk Category II: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.
Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure. Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.
From Merit's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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