Staff Product Development Engineer

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Position Summary:

As a Staff Engineer in our R&D team, you will lead the design and development of innovative solutions for Orthopaedic and Trauma applications, with a strong focus on New Product Development (NPD). You’ll drive technical excellence across projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that improve patient outcomes.

What you will do:

Independently design and implement complex concepts and systems including system architectural design, relevant design documentation, test planning and execution

Specialize in various technology domains and evaluate new technologies

Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in order to recognize and anticipate industry trends and user needs.

Drive designs and the selection of platform technologies

Work independently with surgeon customers in a user setting, clearly communicate design goals, drive design decisions and incorporate feedback into designs

Ensure compliance with the relevant requirements in cooperation with other engineering disciplines, QA/RA/AO, etc.

Train and mentor regarding established engineering best practices, design principles, processes and tools

Perform holistic problem analysis

Design and implement solutions to address identified problems

•Coordinate/manage the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies

What you will need:

Bachelor's degree in a science, Prefer Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering. Prefer Masters Degree in a technical discipline.

4+ years of product design experience in Orthopaedics in the medical device industry or equivalent

Demonstrated leadership of technical work groups

Experience in the function, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopaedic implants is desirable

Experience leading complex product development initiatives from concept through release

Experience in design controls and risk management within a regulated industry

Experience with a parametric CAD design package. Prefer ProE

Experience with biomechanics, numerical simulations and/or manufacturing processes

Demonstrated understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its application

•Demonstrated ability to mentor and educate individuals or small groups as well as multiple project teams to ensure that best design practices and standards are met

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Travel Percentage: 20%

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