ASSOCIATE IPS DESIGNER (32219)

***This is not an engineering level role***

Who We Are

At KLS Martin, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic and thriving company whose products are used daily across the world to help surgical patients. 

The KLS Martin Group is a worldwide leader in creating surgical solutions for the craniomaxillofacial and cardiothoracic fields. Surgical innovation is our passion, and we are constantly working with surgeons to improve surgical care for their patients. Our product portfolio includes titanium and resorbable implants for reconstruction, innovative distraction devices to stimulate bone lengthening, over 4,000 surgical instruments, and other surgical products designed specifically for CMF and cardiothoracic surgeons. 

KLS Martin is an innovative leader in the treatment of CMF deformities and trauma cases. We use Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) by using our proprietary IPS products where CT scans are used to custom design implants that are created specifically for that individual patient.  This technology allows our surgeons to provide the best-in-class treatment for their patients.

KLS Martin Guiding Principles

• Established, Privately Held Business Group – Responsive to customers, not shareholders. KLS Martin has manufactured medical products since 1896, and we have sold our products in the United States under the KLS name since 1993. We have always been, and always will be, privately owned.

• Patient Focus – We design products with the patient in mind – CMF, Thoracic & Hand

• Product to Table – Integrated planning, design, manufacturing and distribution process

• Educational Partner – Our primary focus for support is on education

• Inventory Alliance – Inventory management is critical to patient treatment/outcome

• Surgical Innovation is Our Passion – More than just a tagline

What We Offer

• We provide full-time employees with a competitive benefits package, including paid parental leave

• In-house training and professional development opportunities

• A culture of creativity and innovation by drawing on diverse perspectives and ideas to drive surgical innovation

Job Summary

The Associate IPS Designer will primarily deal with building competence in the daily tasks of a IPS Designer I, with the intention of advancing to IPS Designer I within a reasonable amount of the time. The position involves the digital creation of Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) products, such as guides, implants, splints, and models. The employee must be able to collaborate with both internal members and surgeons to ensure technical requirements for each case are met. This includes the ability to demonstrate understanding of medical procedures and anatomy. The employee must then use computer-aided design software to create 3-dimensional models of the parts.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrate knowledge of the complete product range of Individual Patient Solutions as it pertains to their division.

• Learn and demonstrate the ability to identify technical requirements of the customer, in collaboration with other team members.

• Learn and demonstrate the ability to design IPS products that follow technical requirements, as well as regulatory and internal guidelines.

• Learn and demonstrate the ability to abide by regulatory and internal guidelines for the design and manufacturing of our products.

• Learn and demonstrate the ability to depict parts and their technical features so that purpose and desired ma