Junior Project Engineer

Life Spine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Spine in Huntley, IL is seeking a Junior Project Engineer - Design Engineer to join a cross-functional team of surgeons, sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing to design innovative surgical implants and instrumentation. You will help with concept development, product design, validation and product launch.

Responsibilities include mechanical design, generating solid models and drawings, interfacing with vendors and surgeon designers, and supporting prototype fabrication, testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum of one year of product development and design experience including design from machining in orthopedic industry; spine segment preferred.
• 3D CAD experience with prototyping (stereolithography).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Able to multi-task and lead/change as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mechanical design of various surgical implants and instrumentation.
• Generate solid models and design drawings/specifications (SolidWorks and Pro/Engineer preferred).
• Interface with vendors for component selection and tool qualification.
• Interface with surgeon designers and marketing personnel.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Product development

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

3D CAD

Job description

Position Description: The Junior Project Engineer - Design Engineer (JPE) will work with a cross functional team (surgeons, sales, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing) to design innovative surgical implants and instrumentation. The JPE will assist with concept development, product design, validation and product launch. Along with management and the engineering staff, the JPE will be responsible for various aspects of product development including mechanical design, materials procurement, feasibility, prototype fabrication, testing, surgeon product development meetings, wetlab testing, and product launch. This is an opportunity for a creative, hardworking individual to see his/her ideas come to fruition in a market place that helps people lead a higher quality of life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the mechanical design of various surgical implants and instrumentation.
• Generate solid models and design drawings/specifications. (Solid Works and Pro/Engineer preferred, but not required).
• Interface with vendors for critical component selection and tool qualification.
• Interface with surgeon designers and marketing personnel.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of one year of product development and design experience including design from machining, within the orthopedic industry required, spine segment preferred.

• 3D CAD experience along with prototyping experience (stereolithography).
• Demonstrated skills and ability to become a technical expert with Company products and programs.
• Multi-task oriented, team player and able to lead and manage change.
• Excellent, professional written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills, including motivating and coaching.
• Independent worker, entrepreneurial oriented, dynamic self-starter with initiative and drive to be successful.
• Well-organized with good analytical and time management skills.
• Able to react to situations with a "Sense of Urgency".
• Computer proficient, including intermediate level understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.