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Product Development Engineer

restor3d

restor3d

Product
Durham, NC, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

**restor3d is not currently accepting resumes from outside recruiters**

COMPANY OVERVIEW

restor3d enables surgeons to improve the reconstruction and repair of the human body through 3D printed implants with enhanced anatomical fit, improved biomechanics, and superior integrative properties. Leveraging expertise and experience in 3D printing, biomaterials, biomechanics, and AI, restor3d seeks to improve medical device solutions and advance the future of personalized orthopedic surgery.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Product Development Engineer will work within restor3d Product Development teams (Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity, Spine) to support the research, design, and development of implants and instrumentation using primarily metal and polymer 3D printing. The position will include work along the entire product development lifecycle through launch to market including initial design and development, testing, regulatory submissions, quality system documentation, and field support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal responsibilities for the position include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

● Supporting the design and engineering efforts for company products, which may include, but is not limited to:

o Developing clinical use understanding of restor3d & market research through literature and interactions with internal team & surgeon design teams

o Researching current surgical techniques and design considerations

o Modeling implant, instrument (drivers, depth gauges, drill guides, etc.), and fixture 3D CAD models/drawings using modeling software (SolidWorks)

o Printing metal and polymer prototypes

o Identifying feasibility and verification testing requirements and conducting testing

o Documenting the design process in accordance with company quality procedures including development plans, design inputs & outputs, drawings, labeling, risk documentation, verification & validation plans/reports, and regulatory submission items

●Collaborating with operations, manufacturing engineers, and suppliers to support new product development and sustaining efforts

●Developing and managing project timelines for line extensions and sustaining engineering efforts

●Working with the commercial team to support launch strategy and forecasting

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications include:

●Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering from a four-year college (mechanical, biomedical, materials, etc.)

●Experience with 3D modeling software (Solidworks, ProE, 3-matic, Fusion360, Rhino, etc.)

●Ability to read and understand scholarly journal articles

●Independent worker willing to learn and develop necessary design, manufacturing, and software skills though guided trainings and self-guided research

●Self-starter willing to take ownership of assigned projects and action items

Preferred qualifications include:

●Co-op or internships within medical device industry strongly preferred

●Knowledge of human anatomy (through coursework or training)

●Understanding of working under a quality management system for medical devices

●Demonstrated ability of working with design control activities and verification & validation activities in medical device development (ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820)

●Experience with basic hand tools, 3D printers, materials testing frames, cleaning and inspection equipment

●Ability to work flexible hours, if necessary