Design Engineer

Job Purpose

As a Design Engineer on our Product Development Team, you'll collaborate with other engineers and work cross‑functionally with Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to create and modify designs for spine implants and surgical instruments. This is a great way to gain experience in design feasibility, testing, engineering analysis, design control documentation, and design for manufacturing. You'll tackle projects to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems related to complex spine products that ultimately impact patients’ lives.

• Create CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Creo to modify/maintain existing spine implant products and support new device designs.
• Update and write documentation/design history files to support designs in accordance with Design Control and Risk Management procedures.
• Work with Engineering Services team to generate and analyze test data and reports to verify that prototypes meet functional and performance specifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, design surgeons, and manufacturers to establish necessary design inputs, uphold project plans, and achieve project objectives.
• Work with suppliers and other vendors on technical issues, ensuring engineering designs and product standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
• Participate in product validation cadaver labs with design surgeons and product marketing team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience:
  
  1‑2 years in engineering CAD drafting and modeling using Pro‑E, Creo, Solid Works, or similar.
• Experience with metals such as stainless steel or titanium.
• Strong communication skills verbally and in written correspondence with peers, leadership, surgeons, suppliers, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work creatively, prioritize, and accomplish team goals amid competing priorities.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, and ability to problem‑solve and identify solutions in a high‑growth, fast‑pace environment.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Understanding of materials science.
• Experience developing test plans, protocols, and reports.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position. No additional physical requirements or essential functions are specified.

Anticipated salary for this position for an employee located in California is $78,000 to $90,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits.

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