Treace
medical device
PrincipalResearch&Development(R&D)Engineer
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“Principal Research & Development (R&D) Engineer at Treace. Skills: Product design and development, CAD design, FEA simulations, Material selection, Manufacturing processes. Manage and execute key design projects. Lead major product development initiatives from concept to production”
What You'll Achieve.
Establish the Lapiplasty® System as the standard of care; Exceed customers’ expectations; Improve patient outcomes; Reduce healthcare costs; Transition concepts into high-quality production-ready products
Industry & Context.
Solving treatment and surgical problems; Balancing manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness; Complex engineering problems
Comfort with cadaver work, Comfort with surgical settings, Drug free employer
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline, 7+ years’ mechanical design and manufacturing experience, 5+ years of actual product development experience bringing innovative product to market from conception to launch in regulated industry, Expert CAD knowledge (preferably SolidWorks) for creating parametric models and ASME Y14.5-compliant prints, Proficient in interacting with design and manufacturing teams to balance manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, Advanced knowledge of CAD design, 3D print generation, FEA simulations, and ISO standards, Ability to communicate schedules, budgets, designs, and testing results effectively to teams and stakeholders, Ability to generate product designs based on customer input and surgeon feedback, Comfort with cadaver work, surgical settings, and detailed research experiments to test feasibility, Proven ability to work on cross-functional teams and assist in creating design documentation for medical devices, Expertise in product development, material selection, and industry best practices, Advanced experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), SolidWorks proficiency, FEA and GD&T is a must
Nice to Have
Preference is given to medical device development
What You'll Do.
Manage and execute key design projects
Lead major product development initiatives from concept to production
and support activities throughout product development
Design for manufacturability (DFM)
Design for inspection (DFI)
Pre-production and full production launch
Demonstrate expertise in material selection
manufacturing methods
inspection techniques
and critical measurements
Engage directly with customers alongside sales and marketing to gather design ideas
and transition them into high-quality production-ready products
Ensure compliance with the company’s design quality system
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Mentoring other engineers; Interacting with design and manufacturing teams; Working on cross-functional teams; Assisting in creating design documentation for medical devices; Communicating designs and testing results effectively to teams and stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate schedules, budgets, designs, and testing results effectively to teams and stakeholders; Exceptional communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Project execution stages, Project management (Microsoft Project)
Full Job Description
Treace’s mission is to be the leader in the surgical treatment of bunions by establishing the Lapiplasty® System as the standard of care. We are committed to operating our business with the highest standards of ethical conduct. We intend to exceed our customers’ expectations through an innovation-driven, high-velocity approach to solving treatment and surgical problems. With our products and services, our mission is to assist foot and ankle surgeons in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, while providing rewarding experiences and opportunities for our employees and stakeholders. Are you a technical expert and innovative leader looking to make a significant impact in product design and development? We are seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to manage and execute key design projects while mentoring other engineers. This role offers the opportunity to lead major product development initiatives from concept to production and contribute to the company’s short-term and long-term goals. Primary Duties & Responsibilities As a Principal R&D Engineer, your responsibilities include: * Leading, participating in, and supporting activities throughout product development, including: * Concept generation * Project planning, design, and execution stages * Prototyping, design for manufacturability (DFM), design for inspection (DFI) * Risk assessments, pilot production, and design reviews * Verification, validation, and testing (protocol authorship, physical testing, reports) * Pre-production and full production launch * Demonstrating expertise in material selection, manufacturing methods, inspection techniques, and critical measurements. * Engaging directly with customers alongside sales and marketing to gather design ideas, document concepts, and transition them into high-quality production-ready products. * Ensuring compliance with the company’s design quality system. We're looking for candidates with the following qualifications: Design Expertise - Expert CAD kno
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