NPI Specialist

At Trudell Medical International (TMI), we pride ourselves on our passion for finding innovative and creative solutions which has enabled us to develop medical devices that continue to make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Situated within a modern facility located in beautiful London, Ontario, TMI offers a comfortable work environment with a respectful and family-oriented culture.

As an employee of Trudell Medical International, not only will you contribute to the development of products at the cutting edge of medical device technology, but you will also have the opportunity to perform challenging work alongside a first-rate group of dedicated professionals.

We’re actively searching for our next team member for the position of:

NPI Specialist

Purpose: As a member of the Operations team, you will drive speed and create consistency in new product launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, optimized manufacturing solutions and seamless transition to production.

Responsibilities Include:

Product Design and Development

• Intimately understand the design and operating principles of the devices for your assigned product launches
• In collaboration with NPD, create and refine NPI project plans and schedules, ensuring that all related tasks are successfully executed according to established deadlines
• Leverage Design For Manufacturing (DFM) practices to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing and cost
• Identify risks and trade-offs during development, analyze their impact, and create strategies to mitigate them, captured in the DFMEA
• Coordinate and provide support for Design of Experiments (DoEs) to ensure accurate data collection and analysis

Manufacturing Process Planning and Development

• Lead and own development of the Process FMEA document to proactively identify potential points of failure and develop mitigation strategies
• Prepare detailed analyses of process gaps and perform the necessary technical validations to ensure processes are optimized and meet standards
• Develop and maintain technology and sourcing roadmaps
• Drive the collaborative utilization of NPI planning and execution tools by all stakeholders throughout NPIs

Manufacturing Launch Execution

• Work hand-in-hand with Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Quality to execute against the sourcing roadmap
• Plan and analyze internal and supply chain manufacturing capacity and capability aligned to the ramp up plan and marketing forecast
• Identify, record and manage risks and opportunities throughout NPIs
• Working with the Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Warehouse teams to develop floor plans that provide appropriate manufacturing space and material flow to execute production safely, effectively and efficiently
• Develop and execute Release To Manufacturing (R2M) plans
• Working with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Controls teams, define specifications for manufacturing equipment, including run-off, FAT and validation requirements
• Working with Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Engineering, to plan materials for process development and equipment validations

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.
• Ensure compliance with TMIs health and safety policies and procedures, e.g., neat and orderly work environment, wearing prescribed PPE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field of study
• 5+ years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• 3 years of experience in launch planning and execution roles; New Product Introduction
• Experience working in a regulated industry is an asset, e.g., pharmaceuticals or aerospace
• Computer literate with:
  • Advanced experience in MS Excel
  • Advanced experience in MS Word
  • Advanced experience in a Windows environment
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of assembly design and product manufacturing in an ISO 13485 & GMP environment
• Experience developing and/or implementing LEAN Manufacturing and/or six sigma initiatives
• Experience with project management
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently

Trudell Medical International is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all teammates. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the advertised position. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by job-related skills and knowledge, relevant professional, lived experience, and/or work location. Our compensation policies and practices are designed to allow our colleagues’ growth and salary progression as they develop in their role. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation-related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter, who can provide specific details for this role and share more information about our total rewards package.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is important to our Company that all its employees, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. If you are a candidate with a disability who requires accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.