Senior Design / R&D Engineer - NOVAPURE

NOVAIR USA Corporation, a member of family owned, Paris-based NOVAIR Groupe, is headquartered in North Tonawanda, New York, USA, between Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Novair is recognized as a global leader in the manufacturing of oxygen and nitrogen generating systems for industrial and medical applications.

Novair-USA is developing the ION (www.ionicoxygen.com), a cutting-edge technology in a joint venture with American Oxygen (AMOX) and strives to utilize this proprietary technology in commercializing a scalable, sustainable, low-cost system for on-site generation of ultra-high purity oxygen.  Through this Joint Venture we will design a full family of commercial solutions that are environmentally friendly, meet the needs of each customer in the industries we serve and benefit the overall communities that we sell and operate in.

• NOVAIR USA’s MISSION – NOVAIR USA Corporation provides reliable onsite gas generating solutions to save lives and improve industrial processes worldwide.
• NOVAIR USA’s VISION – To be the world’s top-ranked onsite healthcare and industrial gases provider in quality, customer, and employee satisfaction.
• NOVAIR USA’s VALUES – NOVAIR employees have CHARM:
  – Customer-centric
  – Honorable
  – Accountable
  – Reliable
  – Motivated

• Utilize 3-D modeling and engineering principles to design the chassis and housings for various sub-assemblies and components that make up the final ION-1 Product Line. Develop methods of managing heat generated by the core O2 generator.
• Attend/Participate in Design Review, Job Feasibility and Contract Review meetings. Senior Design engineers have the authority and responsibility to create design requirements, review product specifications and act as a final sign-off of approval from the engineering department to proceed or reject a contract.
• Provide final ECN and Temporary Deviation Authority and approval.
• Act as a team leader to coworkers in Ion Team with the authority to oversee, delegate and manage various projects Requirements.
• Provide final acceptance and approval of engineering work done by other members of the Ion Team.
• Monitor and Review drawing packages, engineering documentation, and procedures created by the department with the responsibility to intervene and prevent inaccurate documentation from release to other departments of the company.

• 5+ years in a similar position is preferred but not required. Must have existing engineering job experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Bio-medical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering required.

The successful candidate should have 5+ years of hands-on experience/knowledge in:

• Working in a manufacturing production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to design products, improving existing product design.
• Implementing lean/six sigma concepts
• 3D Modeling, SolidWorks or Fusion 360 preferred, but not required. Must be fluent in 3D Software.
• 2D CAD for schematic generation (AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of programming and operating 3D and resin printers, a plus. (Used for various R&D projects).
• Superior organizational skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Project Management and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Background in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA 510K, Medical Devices, or AS 9100 and FAA PMA is a plus.

• Health & Wellness: Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to meet your specific needs.
• Future Planning: Market Competitive 401K + Matching Contribution
• Time Off: Including Vacation + Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program, Travel Reimbursement (for qualifying roles), and more.