Associate Project Engineer

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Job Title: Associate Project Engineer - Sustaining

Location: Audubon, PA

Department: Product Development

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Globus Medical

Globus Medical is a leading musculoskeletal solutions company driven by innovation and a commitment to improving patient care through advanced technologies. Our team is passionate about designing, developing, and supporting life-enhancing medical devices that make a difference every day.

Position Summary

The Associated Project Engineer - Sustaining in Product Development team plays a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing success and optimization of our commercial product portfolio. This position bridges engineering, quality, clinical, and manufacturing functions to ensure that products on the market perform to the highest standards of safety, usability, and efficiency. You will contribute to sustaining engineering efforts, evaluate field performance, and implement improvements that directly impact patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement product line extensions, working closely with the R&D, clinical, and regulatory teams.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements across launched product lines to optimize cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Resolve manufacturing challenges through vendor coordination and iterative design updates.
• Provide technical support during cadaver labs and customer engagement meetings to validate and refine device performance.
• Support surgical cases in the operating room, working directly with surgeons to gather real-time feedback and identify clinical opportunities for improvement.
• Perform product scrap analysis and coordinate remediation strategies to improve yield and performance.
• Conduct complaint evaluations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and contribute to Post-Market Surveillance Reports (PMSR) and Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR) in compliance with global regulatory standards.
• Drive risk analyses to assess and mitigate design and process risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in product development or sustaining engineering within the medical device industry.
• Proficiency with CAD software (CREO or SolidWorks preferred) for mechanical design and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project for data analysis, presentations, and project tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in both engineering and clinical enviro