Joshua Shafer

About Joshua Shafer

I have a Mechanical Engineering background with 4+ years experience in the medical device industry. I have a well rounded engineering foundation from my experience as a rotational engineer at Phillips Medisize. During this program, I worked as a manufacturing, tooling, project, and process engineer for six months each at different facilities.

Experience

1. Project Engineer

   Phillips Medisize

   Mar 2023 — Present · Hudson, WI, US

   Led medical device product development projects from design through validation and commercialization utilizing Phillips Medisize’s Design and Development Process (Pre-commercial/FDA approval)- Managed cross-functional teams including design, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing engineers to bring medical devices from concept to market launch while meeting regulatory requirements.Developed and managed detailed project scopes and schedules, ensuring alignment with customer needs and project goals- Oversaw financial management for project budgets, including quoting labor, expenses, and validation costs, consistently maintaining positive margins and ensuring resource allocation met project requirements- Provided sustaining engineering support for key customers, acting as the primary point of contact for an implantable medical device development project, fostering strong relationships with both internal teams and customers- Created and implemented project risk management tools, proactively identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks to ensure project success and compliance with deadlines- Led the qualification of 29 purchased components by building relationships with suppliers, ensuring all materials met quality standards and were qualified for production- Coordinated the successful transfer of a manufacturing line to a new site, overseeing logistics, and equipment relocation ensuring a seamless transition without disruptions in production

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2017 — 2021