Senior R&D Engineer - TendonSeam

Smith+Nephew•Mansfield, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you an experienced R&D Engineer who thrives on turning complex ideas into real world medical solutions? This is an opportunity to play a leading role in developing innovative sports medicine technologies that directly improve patient outcomes, while working in a collaborative, fast paced and purpose driven environment.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific field with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience
Strong mechanical engineering expertise including SolidWorks, machine design, stress analysis, FEA and GD&T
Proven experience working independently on complex technical problems within regulated environments
Solid knowledge of design controls and design for manufacturing across plastic and metal components
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a hands on and solutions focused mindset

Responsibilities

Leading technical aspects of new product development projects from concept through design transfer and production scale up
Designing and developing medical devices including prototyping, verification and validation testing, and technical documentation
Creating and maintaining design control documentation such as risk assessments, usability studies, user needs and design inputs
Partnering closely with manufacturing engineering and external suppliers to ensure designs are robust, scalable and manufacturable
Developing and validating biomechanical and mechanical test methods for sports medicine repair devices
Engaging with surgeons, sales and marketing teams to observe procedures and translate user needs into product requirements
Supporting intellectual property activities including invention disclosures and patent prosecution
Contributing to competitive product analysis and performance testing to support commercial strategy