Redbock - an NES Fircroft company
Principal Research And Development Engineer (W2 Only)
Redbock - an NES Fircroft company, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Principal Research And Development Engineer (W2 Only)
Location: Tempe, AZ (through April 2026, potential extension)
Employment type: Contract
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Company: Redbock – an NES Fircroft company
Compensation: $70.00/hr – $80.00/hr
Work Authorization W2 ONLY, C2C candidates, or Candidates with the following Visa Status will not be accepted: H1B, OPT, OPT‑STEM.
Top 3 Required Skills
Process development (process characterization and validation – DOE, PCR, TMV, IQ, OQ, PQ)
Statistics
Strong problem‑solving skills
Education Required Advanced degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or similar discipline.
Years’ Experience Required 5 years of R&D experience.
Duties
Lead the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes, and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
Champion the use of Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) and data‑driven methods through process development.
Work with process owners and product development teams to define robust process flows for new products.
Work with technology development to understand new process technologies for research and development towards release to manufacturing operations.
Own requirements flow down from product design to process development, including working with process owners to disposition inputs/outputs to deliver efficient, cost‑effective and robust control and monitor strategies.
Own equipment scouting, down selection, qualification, and characterization.
Own process characterization and process validation activities to ensure maturity and stability of processes when released to manufacturing (DOE, TMV/Gage R&R, IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.).
Own the interfaces and interactions between processes and determine product integration risks.
Lead risk assessments and risk burn‑down activities for process interfaces and interactions.
Provide input into product and process design based on an understanding of the integration risks.
Apply statistical methods and science‑based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements.
Coordinate and/or perform necessary experiments and product builds to establish robust processes.
Implement and own yield monitoring systems and procedures for equipment and processes developed.
Monitor, root‑cause, and resolve process yield issues during product and process development.
Lead the identification and implementation of corrective actions for yield issues in collaboration with process owners and product engineers.
Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
Interact with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
Generate and maintain documentation per quality system regulations.
Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Must Haves
Experience with laser welding systems.
Medical device process development and manufacturing, experience of products with electrical functionality an advantage.
Examples of critical thinking and use of statistics.
Working in a cross‑functional team and leveraging basic PM skills e.g. project planning, communication, risk management, etc.
Work collaboratively and with respect & humility within a cross‑functional team to establish manufacturing lines for medical devices prioritizing safety, quality service, cost.
Engage with team to understand goals and current reality, provide solutions and align on path forward, drive/track/communicate progress, adapt as needed with team.
Read and understand quality management system documents that provide details of business processes to be used and comply with those procedures.
Use scientific problem‑solving methodologies e.g. DMAIC, process map, 5‑whys, 6M, timeline, Is/Is not, etc. Use statistical techniques to quantify confidence, declare assumptions, be data‑driven in decision making.
Attention to detail, accuracy, to ensure own work meets required standard (compliant to quality management system, grounded in scientific facts and/or data, within safety/scope/schedule/cost guidance).
Understand priority, drive critical path, and monitor secondary critical paths for progress, communicate early any challenges.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Redbock – an NES Fircroft company by 2x.
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Employment type: Contract
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Company: Redbock – an NES Fircroft company
Compensation: $70.00/hr – $80.00/hr
Work Authorization W2 ONLY, C2C candidates, or Candidates with the following Visa Status will not be accepted: H1B, OPT, OPT‑STEM.
Top 3 Required Skills
Process development (process characterization and validation – DOE, PCR, TMV, IQ, OQ, PQ)
Statistics
Strong problem‑solving skills
Education Required Advanced degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or similar discipline.
Years’ Experience Required 5 years of R&D experience.
Duties
Lead the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes, and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
Champion the use of Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) and data‑driven methods through process development.
Work with process owners and product development teams to define robust process flows for new products.
Work with technology development to understand new process technologies for research and development towards release to manufacturing operations.
Own requirements flow down from product design to process development, including working with process owners to disposition inputs/outputs to deliver efficient, cost‑effective and robust control and monitor strategies.
Own equipment scouting, down selection, qualification, and characterization.
Own process characterization and process validation activities to ensure maturity and stability of processes when released to manufacturing (DOE, TMV/Gage R&R, IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.).
Own the interfaces and interactions between processes and determine product integration risks.
Lead risk assessments and risk burn‑down activities for process interfaces and interactions.
Provide input into product and process design based on an understanding of the integration risks.
Apply statistical methods and science‑based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements.
Coordinate and/or perform necessary experiments and product builds to establish robust processes.
Implement and own yield monitoring systems and procedures for equipment and processes developed.
Monitor, root‑cause, and resolve process yield issues during product and process development.
Lead the identification and implementation of corrective actions for yield issues in collaboration with process owners and product engineers.
Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
Interact with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
Generate and maintain documentation per quality system regulations.
Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Must Haves
Experience with laser welding systems.
Medical device process development and manufacturing, experience of products with electrical functionality an advantage.
Examples of critical thinking and use of statistics.
Working in a cross‑functional team and leveraging basic PM skills e.g. project planning, communication, risk management, etc.
Work collaboratively and with respect & humility within a cross‑functional team to establish manufacturing lines for medical devices prioritizing safety, quality service, cost.
Engage with team to understand goals and current reality, provide solutions and align on path forward, drive/track/communicate progress, adapt as needed with team.
Read and understand quality management system documents that provide details of business processes to be used and comply with those procedures.
Use scientific problem‑solving methodologies e.g. DMAIC, process map, 5‑whys, 6M, timeline, Is/Is not, etc. Use statistical techniques to quantify confidence, declare assumptions, be data‑driven in decision making.
Attention to detail, accuracy, to ensure own work meets required standard (compliant to quality management system, grounded in scientific facts and/or data, within safety/scope/schedule/cost guidance).
Understand priority, drive critical path, and monitor secondary critical paths for progress, communicate early any challenges.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Redbock – an NES Fircroft company by 2x.
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