Treaces 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 companys 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 companys design quality system.
We''re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
Design Expertise - Expert CAD knowledge (preferably SolidWorks) for creating parametric models and ASME Y14.5-compliant prints.
Manufacturing Feasibility - Proficient in interacting with design and manufacturing teams to balance manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Analytical and Technical Expertise - Advanced knowledge of CAD design, 3D print generation, FEA simulations, and ISO standards.
Communication and Leadership - Strong ability to communicate schedules, budgets, designs, and testing results effectively to teams and stakeholders.
Customer-Centric Approach - Ability to generate product designs based on customer input and surgeon feedback.
Hands-On Approach - Comfort with cadaver work, surgical settings, and detailed research experiments to test feasibility.
Collaborative Team Player - Proven ability to work on cross-functional teams and assist in creating design documentation for medical devices.
To excel in this role, you should demonstrate:
Educational and Software Proficiency
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