Hybrid Mechanical Engineer III, R&D, Foot & Ankle

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About the role

  • Plan, conduct and supervise engineering assignments involving several smaller or lower priority projects or one major project, including project management/scheduling
  • Lead cross-functional execution across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical and Marketing to advance on-time project execution from research through commercialization
  • Collaborate with Marketing to perform research and voice of the customer (VOC) to translate, develop and document design inputs and engineering specifications
  • Independently research, ideate, innovate, design, develop, acquire prototypes & refine solutions to complex clinical problems
  • Lead design surgeon engagements & cadaver labs to rapidly iterate designs
  • Analyze, correct & mitigate complex product design issues using independent judgment
  • Lead design verification and validating activities by applying industry standards, test strategies and applicable regulations to ensure safety, efficacy and compliance
  • Lead & own creation and refinement of engineering documentation, such as the Design History file elements in accordance with the Quality Management System
  • Develop and apply detailed clinical procedural knowledge to benchmark market and competitive offerings
  • Work with cross-functional teams and under minimal supervision of an engineer manager or supervisor
  • Conduct root-cause investigation and recommend corrective action for product design issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related discipline
  • 5 years related experience in product development engineering with a bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a master’s degree
  • Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Prior Medical Device experience, with proficiency in mechanical design in a highly regulated industry
  • Prior Orthopedics new product development experience (implantables, plating systems & surgical instrumentation, and/or soft tissue, allograft & biologics solutions)
  • Prior project management and/or project engineering experience
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods including injection molding, screw machining, milling, welding, and sterilization and packaging
  • Experienced at applying GD&T and DFM principals to optimize design for cost
  • Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate versatility
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be willing and available to travel to the Memphis, TN facility as required (Expected Travel 0-25%)
  • This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
  • Short & long term disability plus life insurance (cost paid fully by CONMED)
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
  • Employee Referral Program incentives
  • Wide array of benefits; visit Benefits Page for more information

Job title

Mechanical Engineer III, R&D, Foot & Ankle

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$82,723 - $130,323 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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