Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Senior Designer - Product Development - Foot, Ankle, & Trauma. This individual will be responsible for computer aided design and drafting support for the lifecycle development of medical devices, including new product development and maintenance of released product. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generates mechanical models and drawings utilizing 3D computer aided design (CAD) programs, according to specifications determined by the engineer.
• Modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. 
• Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Reports progress and status of assignments on a timely basis.
• Supports regulatory, marketing, and product management with technical information as directed by the engineer.
• Coordinates with the engineer to support manufacturing vendors and provide processing improvements.
• Reviews and generates engineering change requests (CR) as required.
• Assists engineers with portions of the design control activities.

Education/ Experience:

• High School Diploma with 15 years of relevant experience
• Associates Degree with 11 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of relevant experience

Knowledge:    

• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.  Full knowledge of industry practices.

Discretion / Latitude:              

• Work is performed under general direction.  Participates in determining objectives of assignment.  Plans, schedules, and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.  Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Skills:  

• Proficiency in designing products using a 3D-CAD program such as Creo or Solidworks software required.
• Knowledge of MS Office required.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical testing equipment.
• Ability to support manufacturing vendors to provide processing improvements and clarify device specifications.

Incidental Duties:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Language and Communication Skills:

• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.