LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

As an Engineer with LifeNet Health, you will support the development, optimization, and introduction of new manufacturing processes and equipment as well as continuous improvements projects for existing processes. This includes executing engineering studies, equipment qualifications, and process validations in compliance with LifeNet Health (LNH) standards to support new product launches and continuous improvement projects.

What you’ll do:

• Assists in the design and development of new allograft tissue products, equipment and processes. Supports transfer of new products to production and designs and develops process improvements.
• Serves as an engineering resource on projects. Assists in the investigation of assigned complaints, errors and issues.
• Assists in the design of testing protocols. Schedules, coordinates, performs and documents testing protocols of new allograft tissues, processes or equipment.
• Maintains production, design and development records in accordance with current LifeNet SOP’s.
• Assists in engineering needs of other LifeNet departments as may be determined appropriate

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, required; Master’s Degree, preferred
• White Belt Lean Certification from LNH Lean University or similar, preferred
• 1 year of engineering experience in a medical device development/manufacturing environment or equipment design, preferred

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point; experience with Solidworks, MiniTAB, JMP preferred
• Ability to manage individual activities to meet deadlines
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to problems
• Ability to Identify problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to use mathematics and engineering principles to solve problems; is knowledgeable of statistics and probability
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; open to others’ ideas
• Knowledge of practical application of engineering principles to develop process and product solutions; knowledge of biomedical engineering and technology preferred
• Ability to communicate conclusions and recommended path

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You won’t find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and Pension Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Corporate sponsored events (Chili Cook-Off, 5K, Celebration of Life Gala, and many more!)
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career and skill development opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Food Truck Thursday (at participating locations)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Dedicated and passionate co-workers

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.