Job Title:  Applications Engineer

Paragon Medical, a business of AMETEK, is a trusted partner in medical device manufacturing, offering end-to-end solutions from concept to final production. With expertise across various applications, we deliver high-precision components and complete products tailored to exceed customer expectations. 

Job Summary:

As an integral part of our organization, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between technical expertise and client needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of medical device manufacturing processes.  

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Establishes customer rapport and builds relationships with customers.  
• Demonstrates to potential customers how and why services would suit customer needs better than competitors’ services.  
• Provides technical sales support to clients and commercial team.  
• Works with customers and plant production engineering to determine how products or services could be designed or modified to best suit customers' needs.  
• Is aware of and understands the marketplace and competitive solutions.  
• Is a quote gatekeeper and single point of contact, for determining and distributing to the correct plant and tracking quote lead time, wins/losses, as well as strategies to improve.  
• Reviews cost estimates, quotations and performs the necessary follow-up activities to facilitate new business with plant teams directly.   
• Works with BU Controller to develop quote strategies as well as techniques/strategies at CM v GM.   
• On large opportunities oversee and report sales price / gross margin position and review for approval with the ELT and BU leadership.  
• Visit/ learn and become expert on the capabilities/needs of partner locations.  
• Reviews documents such as customer design specifications and requests to determine feasibility of design and applicability.  
• Participates actively in the contract review process to impart learned information.  
• Continual involvement in new technologies pertaining to Engineering and Manufacturing  
• Develop, implement, and optimize machining processes for medical implants and instruments 
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce cycle times, increase productivity, and enhance product quality 
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve issues related to machining processes and equipment. 
• Analyze production problems, identify root causes, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence 
• Ensure that all manufacturing processes comply with relevant regulatory standards, including FDA, ISO 13485, and other industry-specific requirements. 
• Manage and oversee the implementation of new machining technologies and equipment. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, quality assurance, and production staff, to ensure successful project execution. 
• Train and Mentor manufacturing personnel on new processes, technologies, and best practices. 
• Develop and deliver technical training materials and sessions to enhance team capabilities. 
• Develops effective relationships with all functions within the organization.  

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Mechanical, Biomedical, or a related field.  

Experience:

3-6 Years