Sr. R&D Machinist

Highridge Medical LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highridge Medical LLC is seeking an Sr R&D Swiss Machinist to lead the Swiss department in the R&D prototype shop. You will program, set up, and operate Swiss CNC equipment, collaborating with engineering on design for manufacturing and overseeing materials, calibration, and maintenance.

The role requires at least 5 years of Swiss-type CNC experience and a strong ability to work from drawings while producing high-quality prototype components and fixtures for spine-related products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years operating Swiss Type CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Swiss department in the R&D prototype shop.
• Program, set up, and operate Swiss CNC equipment.
• Review CAD drawings and collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Manage materials, equipment calibration, maintenance, and department budget.
• Support product development with prototype parts, fixtures, and test fixturing.

Skills

Swiss machining

CNC programming

DFM collaboration

Manual machining

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years Swiss-type CNC experience

Tools

Swiss-type CNC machines

CAD/drawings interpretation

Job description

Sr. R&D Machinist Highridge Medical creates innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to MIS to Bone Healing to Core Spine. Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves. We are seeking an Sr R&D Swiss Machinist responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the swiss machines in an R&D prototype shop while remaining an expert in manufacturing engineering prototypes, test fixtures, and existing parts to support product development. This role will manage the swiss department priorities, equipment readiness, materials, maintenance, and work execution. This individual will work from drawings, models, sketches, and verbal instructions while collaborating closely with engineering teams to create high-quality prototype components, assemblies, and fixtures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the senior technical resource for swiss machining
• Programs, performs setup, and operates Swiss CNC equipment
• May operate manual equipment, including mills and lathes, hand tools, and finishing equipment such as bead blasters and sanders to create prototype parts, assemblies, and test fixturing.
• May use CNC programming to create parts and fixtures.
• Works from blueprints, sketches, prints, models, or verbal instructions and utilizes sophisticated metal and plastic equipment for fabrication.
• Manages ordering of materials and working to a budget for swiss department
• Manages equipment, including calibration or service coordination, maintenance planning, and replacement or upgrade recommendations.
• May review CAD drawings and work with engineering on design for manufacturing (DFM) as part of the product development process.
• May perform basic inspection on parts and fixtures.
• May perform preventative maintenance and upkeep of equipment.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Demonstrated ability to manage shop operations, prioritize work, coordinate resources, and maintain a safe, organized, and responsive R&D prototype shop.
• Advanced working knowledge and ability to operate Swiss-type CNC equipment.
• Ability to operate manual and CNC equipment, as well as conventional metal cutting and plastic working equipment.
• Working knowledge of stainless steel, titanium, UHMWPE plastic, ceramics, cold and hot rolled steel, brass, tool steels, aluminum, rubber, and castings.
• Ability to utilize hand tools to assemble and/or modify parts and fixtures.
• Capable of laying out work in the most cost-effective manner from the information available.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams on product design and prototype development.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to work autonomously while supporting R&D decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ability to operate Swiss-type CNC equipment.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating Swiss Type CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Technical degree, vocational training, Apprenticeship, or certification in machining or a related field preferred.

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Highridge Medical is committed to improving spine care by partnering with the surgeon community to drive innovation. The company has a compelling and comprehensive portfolio supported by extensive clinical evidence, including solutions for complex spine, motion preservation, minimally invasive surgery, biologics, and enabling technologies. For additional information, please visit www.highridgemedical.com.