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Staff Engineer Medical Devices

Kaztronix

Raynham, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3DS, Additive Manufacturing, Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calibration, Change Control, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Eye Diseases/Disorders, Heat Treatment, Identify Issues, Implants, Leadership, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Testing, Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Mentoring, Metal Manufacturing, Model Review, Printers, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product/Service Launch, Prototyping, Recycling, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sustainability, Technical Writing, Thermal Management, Traceability, Validation Plan
LOCATION
Raynham, MA
POSTED
3 days ago
Staff Engineer, Additive Manufacturing , to support spine-focused medical device R&D through end-to-end titanium laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) prototyping and product development.
This position is hybrid 3 Days on Site based out of our Raynham, MA office location.

The Staff Engineer will support the development and optimization of Additive Manufacturing processes and products for R&D. Specifically, this role will own the additive manufacturing loop from defining and creating the build files, identifying ideal print slicing specifications, some printer operation activities, and structured feedback into subsequent design iterations.
This position is best suited for an engineer who is comfortable operating metal AM equipment, applying DfAM principles, and working within a regulated medical device development environment.
A key focus of the position is expanding the team s AM capabilities, with the Staff Engineer collaborating closely with cross functional teams including Manufacturing Innovation, Quality, Validation, and Maintenance. The role involves developing and supporting value stream projects, ensuring alignment, standardization, and best practice implementation across the network.

You will be responsible for:
  • Lead end to end Additive Manufacturing process development and industrialization for complex processes and New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring scalable, robust, and validated manufacturing processes.
    • Create, modify, and optimize LPBF build files for titanium medical implants including: Part orientation and nesting strategy
    • Support generation and optimization to balance surface quality and removability
    • Thermal management considerations for distortion-sensitive implant geometries.
    • Review CAD models for printability, manufacturability, and risk, providing DfAM feedback tailored to spine implants (e.g., lattice development, fixation features, anatomical surfaces).
    • Maintain build documentation consistent with R&D and design control expectations.
    • Be familiar with LPBF Printer Operations including Machine setup, calibration, and pre-build checks
    • Titanium powder handling, recycling, and traceability
    • Build execution, monitoring, and first-level troubleshooting
    • Part Removal, Post-Processing & Inspection
    • Identify print anomalies relevant to implant manufacturing (distortion, support failure, surface defects).
    • Support continuous improvement of AM processes, SOPs, and internal best practices for medical titanium printing.
    • Perform preliminary inspection and documentation: Visual inspection and defect classification
    • Basic dimensional verification
    • Identification of risks impacting downstream testing (mechanical, fatigue, coating, etc.)
    • Prototype Feedback & R&D Iteration
    • Provide clear, structured feedback from each build to inform: Design revisions
    • Build orientation and support changes
    • Parameter and layout refinements
    • Partner closely with Spine R&D engineers, Designers, and manufacturing teams to accelerate prototype learning cycles.
    • Lead cost reduction and productivity initiatives (scrap/rework reduction, throughput improvements, consumables optimization) with measurable savings and sustainability impacts.
    • Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians, champion continuous improvement culture, and support capability development across the organization.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated 4-6 years of experience in a relevant engineering role
  • Demonstrated ability in additive manufacturing/process engineering
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing, preferably LPBF.
  • Demonstrated experience creating metal AM build files (support design, part orientation, part slicing specifications, part layout).
  • Experience operating industrial LPBF printers, from build file setup to completed build.
  • Strong experience in structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Excellent technical content skills (specifications, validation protocols, change control).
  • Experience leading multi-functional teams and influencing collaborators at multiple levels.
  • Proven experience supporting NPI, scale-up and transfer activities.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience (Nice to Haves)
Experience specifically with titanium spinal implants or orthopedic medical devices.
Familiarity with LPBF printing platforms, experience with 3DS printing platforms preferred
Experience with build prep software such as 3Dxpert, Materialise Magics, EOSPRINT, Netfabb, nTopology, or similar.
Exposure to post-processing steps commonly used in medical devices (heat treatment, HIP, surface finishing).
Familiarity with calibration, maintenance practices and working closely with in-house maintenance teams.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and submissions applicable to medical device manufacturing.
Prior experience mentoring/leading emerging engineers or small technical teams.

About the Company

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Kaztronix

Kaztronix is committed to the clients and employees we serve. Our mission is to provide the best and brightest industry talent, solutions, and services available. We have been working with various industries and clients across the United States for nearly 10 years.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.kaztronix.com/

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