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%