Job Title:  Design Engineer

DESIGN ENGINEER

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Responsible for creating designs for Case & Tray delivery systems used in surgical procedures. This position will report to the NPI Design Engineering Lead while working in a cross-functional team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for the design and development of new products.
• Generates and reviews 3D models and prints following standards, best practices, and DFM.
• Analyzes and recommends improvements to existing products and functions as a primary technical resource within specific product groups.
• Generates design concepts for new projects based on customer requirements.
• Communicates and documents approvals, changes, delays, etc. as appropriate to supervisor, customers, project management, and commercial team.
• May participate as a project team member, or may serve as leader of a multifunctional project team responsible for moderate to complex projects that align with the businss strategy.
• Periodically provide technical advice, expertise, and support to other designers.
• Travels for, but not limited to, training, departmental planning session, and customer support.
• Ensures compliance with ISO, FDA, and regulatory bodies such as local regulations.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES: 

• Support manufacturing process on an as-needed basis.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:  Engineering Degree required (equivalent years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree). Two years’ experience in design/product development or related fields.

SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of basic engineering principals, theories, concepts, and techniques to projects.
• CAD modeling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Creativity.
• Ability to forecast and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team-oriented, continuous improvement manufacturing environment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and may also include color vision; depth perception; and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats. May be required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch. May be regularly required to pull and push up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift boxes up to 25 pounds.

• Work environment: Work performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.