Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer - Foot & Ankle

Conmed Corporation • Memphis, TN

222d • $104,134 - $163,640

About The Position

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 CONMED's Foot & Ankle new product development team, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and ultimately design and develop new medical devices in support of CONMED's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related discipline
• 8 years related experience in product development engineering with a bachelor's degree; 6 years with a master's degree

Nice To Haves

• 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, problem-solving, 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 ing GD&T and DFM principals to optimize design for cost
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• 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 ing 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 detailed clinical procedural knowledge to benchmark market and competitive offerings to create and advance a differentiated customer value proposition
• 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
• Initiates and implements changes in methods, design or process where necessary

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree