R&D Project Engineer II (Madison, WI)

At Orascoptic, our brand sits at the intersection of consumer eyewear and medical technology.

Our expertise is in stunning innovation and precision custom manufacturing of surgical loupes, coaxial headlights, and associated products.

Our mission is to enable healthcare providers around the world to see more and practice longer.

We deliver clinical vision.

Our innovative product portfolio, direct sales teams, optical expertise, and commitment to leading disruption have created a winning company and a trusted brand.

As part of Envista’s portfolio of businesses, we combine the agility of a smaller, focused business with the resources of a large enterprise.

We are an ambitious, high energy team intent on creating solutions to help medical professionals improve patient lives.

Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, our teams and partners are located around the world.

For more information about Orascoptic, visit www.orascoptic.com**Job Description:**The **R&D Project Engineer II** is responsible for the definition, planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects which may include mechanical and electromechanical new product development, sustaining engineering, or process improvement projects.

He/she ensures project budget, project schedule, product cost, and product reliability targets are accurately forecasted and executed to meet the requirements of the Company.This individual will maintain regular communication with the project team, design partners, and management.

They will have the opportunity to learn the innerworkings of the R&D department and the broader Orascoptic business.They will also support product development in the areas of requirements specification, mechanical design and drafting, design reviews, FMEA, prototyping, design verification and validation, and manufacturing process and fixture design.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**+ Evaluates and defines mechanical and electromechanical parts and systems by applying principles of mechanics, materials, and thermodynamics.+ Serves as mechanical engineering lead, performing analysis, design, drafting, and prototyping as needed; reviewing designs and deliverables from design partners.+ Assures product quality by designing testing methods; testing prototypes; confirming manufacturing and assembly processes.+ Determines product/project specifications by studying product design, marketing/customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.+ Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project tasks.+ Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and tasks; assigning personnel to phases and tasks; reviewing bids from design partners.+ Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress and risks; coordinating activities; resolving problems.+ Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering purchase requests.+ Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.+ Support identification and qualification of design partners and suppliers+ Responsible for maintaining an emphasis on continuous improvement+ Support Envista Business System and FDA/ISO compliance by adhering to all procedures and work instructions**Job Requirements:****Minimum requirements:**+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field or 7+ years of progressive experience in Mechanical Engineering and Product Development+ 1-3 years of Project Management experience+ Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software; must have solid design skills+ Experience with MS Project or similar; project estimation and scheduling skills are a must**Preferred requirements:**+ Ability to work independently and allocate time among several tasks+ Strong communication and writing skills.+ Knowledge of FDA/ISO/GMP requirements is a plus+ Ability to work cross functionally across multiple departments (Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, Product Management, Materials, Procurement, etc.)+ Experience managing product development through partnering and outsourcing#LI-RJ1IND123**Operating Company:**OrascopticEnvista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives.

Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services.

Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists’ clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile.

Envista companies, including KaVo, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, Implant Direct and Ormco, partner with dental professionals to help them deliver the best possible patient care.Envista separated from Danaher as an independent company in 2019.

We brought with us the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide.

Envista is now one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry.

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