ASSOCIATE IPS PLANNING ENGINEER (31705)

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 Planning Engineer will primarily deal with building competence in the daily tasks of an IPS Planning Engineer I, with the intention of advancing to Associate IPS Planning Engineer within a reasonable amount of the time. This role involves communicating technical information, simulating surgeries for the customer (surgeons and medical professionals), and assisting in the design of medical products. It also includes investigating, designing, and developing medical products. The employee must professionally and clearly present their knowledge of our products and medical applications to medical experts. They also must demonstrate understanding and ability to communicate with the surgeon on pertinent medical procedures and anatomy.

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 communicate technical and engineering knowledge to the customer over phone cal