Senior Product Development Engineer

Treace • Ponte Vedra, FL

22h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the commercialization of innovative medical devices in the foot and ankle industry. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on tackling challenges and find fulfillment in delivering new products that meet the highest standards of efficacy. As part of this role, you will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and work directly on developing mechanical devices for surgical use. Your expertise will be key in driving design refinements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards, and successfully launching groundbreaking solutions designed to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• 4+ years’ mechanical design and manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills in medical device development.
• Technical expertise in mechanical design for surgical applications.
• Ability to adapt to challenges, rapidly learn design intent, and implement manufacturing improvements.
• Outstanding collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and precision in developing engineering specifications and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel (15% of the time, including out-of-town labs, surgeries, and supplier visits)
• Occasionally work on weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and execution of all activities for the successful launch of medical devices in a timely manner.
• Evaluate design performance, uncover refinements, and improve the manufacturing processes without compromising functionality.
• Formulate engineering drawings and specifications to maintain product stability while minimizing inspection burdens.
• Analyze tolerance stack-up effects to ensure precise manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering rationales, risk assessments, and V&V (Verification & Validation) testing protocols/reports in compliance with internal and external standards.
• Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing teams to ensure project goals are clear, purposeful, and well-supported.
• Gather valuable user and stakeholder input to refine designs and improve functionality.
• Foster efficient information flow to prevent unnecessary time and effort.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior