Project Engineer

Why Orthofix?
    

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:

• Project Engineer (please refer to the job description below)
• 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?

The Project Engineer manages development of medical device systems from concept through market introduction in accordance with FDA and ISO requirements.  Responsibilities include both technical design and project team coordination to address to a variety of complex technical problems. Work requires some supervision and draws upon significant experience and developing leadership abilities.         

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties as tasks as needed and assigned.

• Lead design projects to develop and commercialize medical implant & instrument systems.  Coordinate cross-functional teams to complete project plans, product requirements, design & process specifications, verification & validation, and other DHF deliverables in accordance with Design Controls and Risk Management procedures.    

• Generate 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using Creo CAD software to develop new device designs and/or sustain existing systems.

• Perform testing and analysis to ensure that designs satisfy functional and performance requirements.  Draft protocols, reports, technical memos, and other documentation in accordance with Quality procedures.   

• Engage with surgeons, Sales team partners, and other field associates to support product development, marketing, and training activities. 

• Interface with vendors to address technical questions and supervise designs throughout the manufacturing process.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What skills and experience will you need?

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• 5+ years in related medical device engineering role

• Key contributor to multiple development projects.  Ability to develop/co-develop detailed project schedules and manage execution by cross-functional teams with general guidance or assistance

• Established technical abilities for basic to complex device design, modeling and detailed engineering drawing generation using CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, or equiv.)

• General understanding of Design Controls and Risk Management principles per FDA and ISO requirements with significant contributions made to DHF documentation

• Basic understanding of clinical applications and how to leverage knowledge to create high performing designs  

• Ability to work effectively with inter-departmental personnel and external partners to achieve project objectives

• Ability to utilize a computer, telephone, fax and copy machine as well as other general office equipment

• Strong computer skills are required including proficient and accurate usage of CAD software (Creo preferred), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentations (PowerPoint), flow charting, and graphs).

What qualifications are preferred?

The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Biomedical or Mechanical preferred)

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Experience in spine/orthopedic preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.

The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $98,661 to $157,659 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.

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