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Principal Engineer, Material Scientist

Vantive
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount

1405 Xenium Lane North (Show on map)
May 09, 2025
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Look no further! Vantive is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer, Materials Scientist to join our exceptional Disposables R&D team in Plymouth. As a world-class leader in healthcare, Vantive is dedicated to improving the lives of millions of patients worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our ambitious mission and make a real impact. The Principal Engineer, Materials Scientist will apply specialized knowledge of materials and material processing to achieve a technical vision for research and design of containers and disposable products used in multiple Kidney care modalities. You will provide leadership to design and manufacturing teams directing extrusion, molding, material processing and design transfer. What you will be doing: Develop products/processes (materials, design, quality improvement, research techniques) incorporating multiple tasks in the disciplines of materials science and engineering for Renal products. Serve as the technical materials expert for design change programs (new products, suppliers, materials, labeling, CAPA/NCR, cost reduction, remediation). Produce pilot production runs of materials and sheeting for the use in the development process and to establish process capability. Study design and hands on support with polymeric materials characterization, blending and processing Identify, investigate, and solve complex engineering problems utilizing risk-based and customer focused approaches and engineering tools. (e.g. dFMEA, Human Factors Engineering, statistical software, CAD). Coordinate and communicate the efforts of R&D in collaboration with global cross-functional stakeholders. Schedule, budget, and lead engineering projects with minimal guidance. Adhere to design control procedures, general safety rules, company policies and procedures, FDA and international regulations and guidance. May supervise engineers and/or technicians. May contribute to Vantive intellectual property through invention disclosures and patent applications. What you will bring: BS in Material Science or Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related science or engineering field. MS or PhD preferred. 10+ years of related experience in disposables medical product development. Advanced knowledge of chemistry, material science and general engineering principles related to the development of new plastic materials Advanced knowledge of plastic material processing including injection molding, extrusion, ultrasonic welding, UV/solvent bonding, and sterilization. Knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems desired. Knowledge of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971 Medical Devices - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices desired Takes initiative with a high aptitude for learning, innovation, and implementing best practices and continuous improvements. Schedule, budget, and lead engineering projects with minimal guidance. Ability to train and coach others in area of technical expertise. Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and influencing skills. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000-130,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. US Benefits at Vantive This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits \| Vantive Equal Employment Opportunity Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link Recruitment Fraud Notice Vantive has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Vantive employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. 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