Sr. Product Development Engineer

Job Description:

At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself.

As a key member of the Surgical R&D Team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title:
Senior Product Development Engineer

Reports To:
Sr. Engineering Manager

Location:
Austin, TX

Business Unit Description:

Driven by Enovis’ desire to create innovative products that help improve quality of life and restore movement to those suffering from degenerative arthritis, Enovis Surgical provides orthopedic surgeons with modern, patient-focused solutions for total joint arthroplasty. Enovis Surgical offers surgeons and their patients a full range of primary and revision implants for hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstructive joint surgeries, in addition to the tools and digital health technology needed in today’s changing healthcare environment.

Job Title/High-Level Position Summary:

Participates in all aspects of the projects from proposal to final design/release for the assigned project by performing the following duties. Works with a cross-functional product team consisting of product development engineers, marketing product managers, manufacturing engineers, regulatory and QA engineers in the design and development of surgical instruments and implants medical devices used in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates as an active member of the New Product Development Team:
  • Identifies and incorporates surgeon design requirements and product characteristics
  • Confers with cross-function teams (by way of example and not exclusion, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing and Regulatory); accepts and completes tasks as assigned
  • Creates product designs and documentation used to substantiate those devices (i.e. risk assessments, verification / validation activities, design review documentation, etc.)
  • Uses 3-D Modeling to develop concepts and mechanism design (Solidworks)
  • Compiles Design Dossiers or Design History Files
  • Assuring compliance to FDA and ISO regulations and internal procedures
  • Establishing and maintaining project schedule and budget
  • Reviewing designs for feasibility, accuracy and technical soundness
  • Defining and implementing testing requirements associated with projects
• Participate in the evaluation of new concepts presented to Enovis Surgical by surgeons or other Enovis Surgical employees.
• Collaborate / lead other engineering personnel in formulating project plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Assures proper preparation of documentation as required per project plans including user needs, surgeon feedback / IP, engineering drawings, test plans, manufacturing instructions, design verification and validation, engineering change notices, artwork and other supporting engineering documents.
• Working with manufacturing, supply chain and quality assurance, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements for new product development.
• Participates in surgeon symposia, focus groups and surgeon consultant meetings
• Assists product development engineers and the Engineering Manager or Director of Shoulder Product Development with New Product Development projects
• Attends cadaver labs for learning purposes
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information
  • Design - Demonstrates attention to detail
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
  • Project Management - Communicates changes and progress
  • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information; writes detailed test protocols/reports
  • Quality