Design Engineer/CAD Designer II
Designs and drafts accurate scale layouts of parts, assemblies or devices. Produces
Engineering blueprints with appropriate machine tolerances. Writes Engineering Change
Requests (ECRs). Develops prototypes, specifications and drawings for new products,
components and medical device concepts. Complies with the Quality System. Develops
verification/validation prototypes for bench testing activities. Communicates directly with
other departments to create or revise engineering/manufacturing documentation.
Completes activities with independent actions and little direct supervision. Research and
provide concepts, ideas and solutions to challenging medical device needs. Delivers
complete device components and assemblies of functional medical devices for engineering
review by independent means and under verbal instructions. Mentors drafters and less
experienced designers. Co-ordinates and manages other duties as assigned. Requires
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. At least two (2) years practical
work experience in design and drafting of relevant product development from concept
through commercialization; two (2) years in a medical device industry; two (2) years in
design and development of orthopedic surgical instrument trays, using various design
related techniques/tools such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), 2D and 3D computer
aided design (CAD) techniques, finite element packages, and Solid Works. Requires experience
using various measurement equipment (ie: calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical
comparators); training completed in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
by ASME Certified Trainer; knowledge of material properties, coatings, finishes and
secondary processes.
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