Design Engineer Jobs in Temecula, CA (NOW HIRING)

Why Orthofix?
Guided by our organizational values - Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together - we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people's quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.
Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people's lives? Look no further.
JOB PURPOSE
As a Design Engineer on our Product Development Team, you'll collaborate with other engineers and work cross-functionally with our Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to create and modify designs for spine implants and surgical instruments. This is a great way for you to leverage your engineering degree to gain experience in design feasibility, testing, engineering analysis, design control documentation, and design for manufacturing. You'll have the opportunity to tackle projects where you can provide solutions to a variety of technical problems related to complex spine products that ultimately impact patients' lives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties as tasks as needed and assigned.

• Create CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using Creo to modify/maintain existing spine implant products and support new device designs.
• Update and write documentation/design history files to support designs in accordance with Design Control and Risk Management procedures
• Work with Engineering Services team to generate and analyze test data and reports to verify that prototypes meet functional and performance specifications
• Collaborate with internal teams, design surgeons, and manufacturers to establish necessary design inputs, uphold project plans, and achieve project objectives.
• Work with suppliers and other vendors on technical issues, ensuring engineering designs and product standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process
• Participate in product validation cadaver labs with design surgeons and product marketing team
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• 1-2 years in engineering
• CAD drafting and modeling, using Pro-E, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar
• Design experience with metals like stainless steel or titanium
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and through written correspondence with all levels of peers and leadership at SeaSpine, surgeons, suppliers, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel and PPT
• Ability to work creatively, prioritize, and accomplish team goals and initiatives amidst competing priorities
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, and ability to problem solve and identify solutions in a high-growth and fast-pace environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.
Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Understanding of materials science
• Experience with developing test plans, protocols, and reports
• Experience in medical device

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• There are no additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.

The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $78,000 to $90,000 per year, plus bonus, and benefits.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status.
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