Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer - Foot & Ankle
Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer - Foot & Ankle
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$ 104134 - 163640
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Job Description
We are dedicated to innovation across our product portfolio and believe in the power of engaged talent on our teams. As a Senior R&D Engineer Mechanical on CONMEDs Foot & Ankle new product development team you will work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams to identify customer needs and ultimately design and develop new medical devices in support of CONMEDs Mission to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients. You will identify and research customer problems utilize creative thinking and problem solving to generate clinically relevant innovation and champion those concepts through the entire product development process to launch.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan conduct and supervise engineering assignments involving several smaller or lower priority projects or one major project including project management/scheduling
Lead crossfunctional execution across R&D Quality Manufacturing Regulatory Clinical and Marketing to advance ontime 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 to create and advance a differentiated customer value proposition
Work with crossfunctional teams and under minimal supervision of an engineer manager or supervisor
Conduct rootcause investigation and recommend corrective action for product design issues
Initiates and implements changes in methods design or process where necessary
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering biomedical engineering or related discipline
8 years related experience in product development engineering with a bachelors degree; 6 years with a masters degree
Preferred Requirements:
Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Solid modelling (SolidWorks preferred)
Medical Device experience with proficiency in mechanical design in a highly regulated industry including deep knowledge of medical device usage by clinicians
Prior Orthopedics new product development including implantables plating systems & surgical instrumentation and/or soft tissue allograft & biologics solutions (Preferably within Foot & Ankle)
Prior project management and/or project engineering with demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate overall project schedules
Strong organizational problemsolving and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow to meet deadlines
Knowledge of manufacturing methods including injection molding screw machining milling welding and sterilization and packaging
Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Ability to exercise independent judgment demonstrate versatility
Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Experienced at applying GD&T and DFM principals to optimize design for cost
Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Project Excel Word PowerPoint
Expected Travel 020%
Memphis/Hybrid: Must be willing and available to travel to the Memphis TN facility as required
This position is not eligible for employervisa sponsorship
Disclosure as required by applicable law the annual salary range for this position is $104134 to 163640. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location work experience education and skill level. The salary range is CONMEDs good faith belief at the time of this posting.
Benefits:
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- 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
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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
