Principal Product Development Engineer

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Principal Product Development Engineer to join their team in Miami, FL. This is a full time, on site position within a fast paced, early stage medical device environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in high intensity settings and can take full ownership of projects from concept through commercialization. The position requires navigating ambiguity, overcoming technical challenges, and maintaining momentum in resource constrained environments. The ideal candidate is highly self directed, resilient, and driven to solve complex engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of new and existing medical devices
• Own product development efforts from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and commercialization
• Drive research and development initiatives in technically complex environments
• Develop innovative engineering solutions that align with clinical and market needs
• Oversee prototyping, validation, and testing activities to ensure product performance and quality
• Collaborate cross functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams
• Ensure designs are cost effective, manufacturable, and compliant with applicable standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate product design risks throughout the development lifecycle
• Manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables in a fast paced setting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong background in mechanical engineering with expertise in product design using SolidWorks CAD
• Proven experience leading product development from concept through regulatory submission or commercial launch, preferably in a startup or fast paced environment
• Demonstrated success leading R&D initiatives in high accountability, technically demanding settings
• Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure, tight timelines, and shifting priorities
• Strong sense of ownership with a bias toward action and independent execution
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including data driven decision making
• Experience identifying and mitigating design risks, with understanding of manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of medical device regulations and standards such as ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in catheter or vascular access product development

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services

W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise

W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.