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The Staff R&D Engineer, Sports Medicine R&D is responsible for sustaining and product support activities in addition to new product development and product transfer activities.
The candidate will also be responsible for leadership of product-sustaining activities.
They will apply analytical and practical engineering and leadership principles to manage the planning and execution of fully validated & verified medical devices, design the devices and associated test methods, evaluate device risk, and ensure compliance with the product's appropriate standards and documentation requirements.
This role will be focused on some of the fastest-growing, high-revenue-generating and exciting product lines at Smith and Nephew to serve our patients and customers in the shoulder, hip, and knee joint repair market within the Sports Medicine franchise.This position is ideal for an experienced, knowledgeable, and interdisciplinary engineer capable of providing technical contribution and leadership on medium to large scale projects and / or multiple projects.
The candidate will be required to build strong relationships across the organization to shape the direction of the product and therapy.
This position will be located in Costa Rica and require great self-starting, time management and interpersonal communication skills with team members across multiple geographical locations.This position is a P4 levelWhat will you be doing?Leadership, direction and execution of engineering projects and tasks related to product support and sustaining engineering such as:Use empirical, numerical and experimental methods to analyze physical systems and designs (Minitab, MATLAB, etc)Identify and mitigate design and product risksDefine test methods and conduct testing of complex mechanical systemsExplore and understand the root cause of technical problems encountered (e.g.
by observation, manipulation, and testing of failed systems, and proposing solutions)Make critical judgments and decisions, documenting these decisions with supporting evidenceSupport pre-clinical and clinical testing of devicesSupport product complaint investigations or other production-related improvements (NCR, CAPA, etc.
)Lead medium-scale product support programs with interdisciplinary team membersSupport and execution of new product development and product transfer productsDesign and develop medical device components and assemblies as well as associated test, fabrication or inspection fixturesUnderstand detailed requirements and specificationsMaintain a modern understanding of new technologies and research toolsPerform tolerance analyses of complex assembliesWork with internal departments and external vendors to obtain prototype parts and to understand their capabilities and limitationsSupport our intellectual property portfolio through generation and support of novel ideas and conceptsConduct detailed design reviews at various design stagesLead and support the development of pilot and production lines in support of product development projectsTroubleshoot and implement improvements into initial production line plans to assist with production build successConduct detailed design reviews at various design stagesWhat will you need to be successful?
Education & experience: BS in engineering, design or science or related field + 6 years of related experience or MS in engineering or science or in a related field + 3 years of related experience or PhD in engineering or science or in a related field + 1 year.Experience in project management or project leadership.Languages: Advanced English level.Knowledge: Knowledge and practical application of medical device product development regulations (ISO, GMP, FDA, CE) and design controls.Competences: Proficient in material science, failure analysis, metallurgy and/or polymer science.Demonstrated mechanical design acumen with solid modelling or CAD capabilities (Finite Element Analysis capabilities are a plus)Ability to work on complex problems related to material science, design and product use and exercise judgment using their expertise while guiding others to solve the problems within existing procedures with limited guidance from management as required.You.
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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about on our website.Other reasons why you will love it here!Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.
Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.Training: Training program, unlimited learning.Extra perks: employees association, and more…