CAREERS
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
A medical device company with headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts, is an up-and-coming provider of innovative spinal surgery devices for use by spine surgeons around the world. Our company is driven by surgeon ingenuity that will improve patient’s quality of life. Our entrepreneurial environment places great emphasis on fostering innovation, creativity, and teamwork. Our enthusiasm is founded on an open spirit and a passion for results. Our business is built on people from different backgrounds, coming together for a common goal.
We are looking for an experienced Product Development Innovation Manager to work with a cross-functional team to design innovative surgical implants and instrumentation by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the concept generation and mechanical design of various spinal surgical implants and
instrumentation - Generate solid models and design drawings/specifications per best engineering design practices
- Proficient with Solid Works 2009 preferred, including surfacing
- Perform engineering analyses including tolerance stackups, structural analysis (hand-calculation as well as FEA) and FMEA
- Proficient with Solid works Simulation or other FEA software
- Assist in the development and performance of verification and validation tests
- Document data and procedures per Companies Quality System
- Interface with vendors for rapid prototyping, manufacturing, standard instruments and testing.
- Participate in the development and execution of internal procedures
- Interface with surgeons, industrial designers and marketing personnel to create designs
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, or to train technically-competent individuals in company specific software.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 2 years of product design experience,
including design for machining.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities (machining, turning, sheet metal forming, molding/casting) and experience with rapid prototyping techniques (such as SLA, SLS or 3-D Printing) desired.
• Proficiency with Solid Works 2009 or later CAD experience is essential.
• Experience with drafting per ASME/ANSI Y14.5M, GD&T required.
• FEA experience required.
• Sensitivity to human factors/ergonomics in design desired.
• Medical device and orthopedic experience a plus.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Strong oral and written communication skills,
• Well-developed organizational skills,
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with computers and various software applications is required.
• The ability to work in an extremely fast paced and dynamic environment with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential.
• Sensitivity to customer service
• Able to maintain a high degree of flexibility across all areas of responsibility is essential
TRAVEL
• 15-20%
*We offer tremendous room for advancement and income potential.
All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence. This position is being sought after for immediate hire.
SpineFrontier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to mycareers@spinefrontier.com