Senior Product Development Engineer

Medical Device Recruiters Inc; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Device Recruiters Inc is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to advance next-generation shoulder arthroplasty implants and surgical instrumentation. You will own the full product lifecycle from concept to launch, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring designs meet stringent standards.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering with medical device exposure, proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Creo), and strong leadership and communication skills to collaborate with surgeons

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience; medical device experience preferred.
• Shoulder/orthopedic experience strongly preferred.
• Experience independently leading product development projects.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD; SolidWorks or Creo preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and medical device design controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of shoulder implants and instrumentation.
• Complete medical device product development from concept through launch.
• Optimize designs for performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams and manage timelines and budgets.
• Develop design documentation in accordance with FDA/ISO requirements.
• Plan and execute verification and performance testing.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and surgeon users.
• Manufacturing Transfer
• Collaborate with surgeons, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Travel occasionally for labs, surgeon interactions, and industry events

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Hands-on prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or Software Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Senior Product Development Engineer – Shoulder

An innovative orthopedic medical device company is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to develop next-generation shoulder arthroplasty implants and surgical instrumentation.

This high-impact role offers ownership across the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through testing, launch, and product evolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of shoulder implants and instrumentation
• Complete medical device product development from concept through launch
• Optimize designs for performance, quality, and manufacturability
• Lead cross-functional technical teams and manage timelines and budgets
• Develop design documentation in accordance with FDA/ISO requirements
• Plan and execute verification and performance testing
• Provide technical support to internal teams and surgeon users
• Manufacturing Transfer
• Collaborate with surgeons, manufacturing, and engineering teams
• Travel occasionally for labs, surgeon interactions, and industry events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or Software Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience; medical device experience preferred
• Shoulder/orthopedic experience strongly preferred
• Experience independently leading product development projects
• Proficiency in 3D CAD; SolidWorks or Creo preferred
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and medical device design controls
• Understanding of orthopedic anatomy and surgical workflows
• Hands-on prototyping, testing, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills