Sr Engineering Supervisor, Extremities

Encore Medical LP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Job summary

Enovis is seeking a Sr. Supervisor Engineering, Extremities in Austin, TX. You will lead a team of engineers, drive cross-functional New Product Development, and guide design from proposal through release for orthopedic instruments and implants.

You will mentor staff, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with FDA/ISO requirements while collaborating with marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years design/development experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD packages.
• Ability to present to groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to work in varied environments including lab and office.
• Knowledge of Word processing, spreadsheets, internet software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage lower level engineering personnel.
• Participate in New Product Development Team and incorporate surgeon design requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on tasks and plans.
• Create designs and documentation for DHF and design history files.
• Utilize 3D modeling (SolidWorks) to develop concepts and mechanisms.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets; ensure FDA/ISO compliance.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Eng.

Tools

NX

Prototype shop

Job description

Who We Are

ABOUT ENOVIS™ Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.

What You'll Do

At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it. Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself. As a key member of the Research and Development Team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title: Sr. Supervisor Engineering, Extremities Reports To: Sr. Manager, Engineering Location: Austin Texas Business Unit

Business Unit Description

Driven by Enovis’ desire to create innovative products that help improve quality of life and restore movement to those suffering from degenerative arthritis, Enovis Surgical provides orthopedic surgeons with modern, patient-focused solutions for total joint arthroplasty. Enovis Surgical offers surgeons and their patients a full range of primary and revision implants for hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstructive joint surgeries, in addition to the tools and digital health technology needed in today’s changing healthcare environment.

Job Title/High-Level Position Summary

Participates in all aspects of projects from proposal to final design/release by working cross-functionally across a product team consisting of product development engineers, marketing product managers, manufacturing engineers, regulatory and QA engineers in the design and development of surgical instruments and implants medical devices used in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Manages and develops lower level engineers and co-ops.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage lower level engineering personnel.
• Participates as an active member of the New Product Development Team: Identifies and incorporates surgeon design requirements and product characteristics
• Confers with cross-function teams (by way of example and not exclusion, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing and Regulatory); accepts and completes tasks as assigned
• Creates product designs and documentation used to substantiate those devices (i.e. risk assessments, verification / validation activities, design review documentation, etc.)
• Uses 3-D Modeling to develop concepts and mechanism design (Solidworks)
• Compiles Design Dossiers or Design History Files
• Assuring compliance to FDA and ISO regulations and internal procedures
• Establishing and maintaining project schedule and budget
• Reviewing designs for feasibility, accuracy and technical soundness
• Defining and implementing testing requirements associated with projects
• Participate in the evaluation of new concepts presented to Enovis Surgical by surgeons or other Enovis Surgical employees.
• Collaborate / lead other engineering personnel in formulating project plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Assures proper preparation of documentation as required per project plans including user needs, surgeon feedback / IP, engineering drawings, test plans, manufacturing instructions, design verification and validation, engineering change notices, artwork and other supporting engineering documents.
• Working with manufacturing, supply chain and quality assurance, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements for new product development.
• Participates in surgeon symposia, focus groups and surgeon consultant meetings
• Assists product development engineers and the Engineering Manager or Director of Shoulder Product Development with New Product Development projects
• Attends cadaver labs for learning purposes.
• Works with both the marketing team and customers to develop conceptual designs, typically in the form of SLA models or metal prototypes of the product and present those designs back to the customers for evaluation
• Maintains all documentation necessary for a Design History File (DHF), including Design Input Documents, Design Validation Plans/Reports, Test Protocols/Reports, and Design Input/Output Matrix
• Develops project plans using appropriate planning software and periodically report on the progress of the project to upper management
• Develops detail engineering drawings, CAD modeling and release through design change system; understands GD&T and can apply it in tolerance stacking activities
• Works through internal prototype shop or contract through external vendors on developing prototypes.
• Maintain basic knowledge of competitive technologies, in addition to medical, clinical, technical and biomedical developments in the field.
• Maintain communications with customers and suppliers.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• 60% of time is spent in a resource capacity.
• 40% of responsibilities are in leadership activities.

Minimum Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of design / development experience
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience with 3D CAD packages
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations, as well as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, statistical analysis
• Ability to work in varying environments including but not limited to a Cadaver Lab, Mechanical Testing Lab, office setting etc.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; spreadsheet software; internet software; contact / change management systems

Desired Characteristics

• Engineering co-op or internships are strongly desirable
• A minimum of 2 years of people management or mentorship is strongly desirable
• Experience working in a regulated industry preferred
• Experience in medical devices and/or orthopedics preferred
• Experience with 3D CAD packages (SolidWorks, NX preferred)

Less than 15%

Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Income Protection Plans
• Discounted Insurance Rates
• Legal Services

ABOUT ENOVIS™ Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.