Job Summary
This position involves supporting projects for the development of new products and championing product improvements in the medical disposables area. The single-use devices that our group is responsible for are 100% mechanical and most frequently made from engineering and commodity plastics. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership regarding the design, testing, and use of these devices. He/she must be willing and able to coordinate and communicate the efforts of R&D with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Planning/Logistics, Packaging/Labeling and outside partners.

Become a part of our dynamic team that supports a diverse set of product areas, including: safety needles & syringes, sharps containment, O.R. fluid management, & cardiothoracic drainage technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the full product development lifecyclefor new and improved single-use medical devices, with a focus on 100% mechanical designs utilizing engineering and commodity plastics.
• Provide technical leadership and expertisein the design, testing, and application of disposable medical devices, ensuring robust and innovative solutions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communicationby effectively coordinating R&D efforts with key stakeholders including Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Planning/Logistics, Packaging/Labeling, and external partners.
• Manage and execute complex project tasks, ensuring adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while proactively communicating status updates and potential risks to project teams and leadership.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to FDA/QSR Design Controlsand actively contribute to the comprehensive documentation within the Design History File (DHF) throughout all project phases.
• Design, develop, and execute robust product performance verification and validation activitiesto ensure devices meet specified requirements, regulatory standards, and user needs.
• Initiate, evaluate, and implement design and process changesfor existing products, ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop innovative and practical solutionsto complex technical challenges related to product design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes for disposable medical devices.
• Support a diverse portfolio of product areas, including safety needles & syringes, sharps containment, OR fluid management, and cardiothoracic drainage technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Plastics Engineering preferred
• Preferred Certifications: DFSS
• 2+ years of experience in medical product development or related field preferred
• Experience with Plastic product design/manufacturing is a plus
• Knowledge of Medical Device design controls
• Ability to work in 3-D CAD systems is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel Expectations: Up to 10%

Anticipated salary range:$80,500 - $103,410

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:4/7/26*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.