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Staff Project Engineer

Staff Project Engineer

OrthofixCarlsbad, CA, US
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Orthofix Product Development Team Opportunity

Guided by our organizational values Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people's quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech. Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people's lives? Look no further.

The Orthofix Product Development team is looking to expand its network and source for additional talent, specifically in our spinal deformity space. We're excited about new, future projects that will propel the business further, so if you are interested in learning more about the organization, please submit your resume.

Here's what we're hoping to attract :

  • Senior Project Engineer or Staff Engineer (please refer to the job description below or that of a subsequent posting)
  • Focused on mechanical design of access or interbody systems
  • Experience in spine preferred, ideal to have exposure to complex mechanisms (i.e. expandables or access systems)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

We're excited about new, future projects that will propel the business further, so if you are interested in learning more about the organization and what we're looking to build, please submit your resume.

How you'll make a difference?

Support one or multiple projects within the product development group delivering innovative solutions to clinical problems. Lead the development team members including surgeon consultants and internal team members. Conform to company quality and compliance policies while maintaining a high quality of work.

What will be your duties and responsibilities?

  • Design and development of innovative spinal implants and instruments
  • Manage all aspects of communication with cross-functional groups
  • Maintain surgeon involvement
  • Report program status to management
  • Properly follow standard drafting principles
  • Prepare testing protocols and reports
  • Prepare and present technical reports / presentations
  • Participate and direct design review meetings
  • View surgical procedures in operating rooms
  • Support industry trade shows
  • Support field questions related to OSI products when necessary
  • What skills you'll need?

  • 6-10 years of experience
  • Expert in modeling and drafting in CAD (Solidworks experience a plus)
  • Experienced in principles and application of linear FEA
  • Understanding of principles and application of GD&T
  • General knowledge of medical materials; i.e. titanium alloys, stainless steels, etc.
  • General knowledge of machining practices as it relates to design for manufacturability
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • BSME or equivalent
  • Nonessential Skills, Experience and Qualifications (not necessary but preferred) :

  • Experience in designing orthopedic or spine hardware
  • Basic understanding of biomechanics and human anatomy
  • Ability to work with legal counsel to assure protection and maintenance of intellectual property
  • Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated industry
  • Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for projects budgeted up to $500,000.00
  • No immediate direct reports
  • Physical Demands and Work Conditions :

  • Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to stand, walk and use business equipment daily such as a P.C., copier, fax, telephone, etc; occasionally to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 50lbs.
  • Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level
  • The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $160,645 to $197,966 per year, plus bonus, and benefits.

    DISCLAIMER : The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status.

    We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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