CAD Design Specialist 1 Full Time NEW

Össur is a leading global provider of innovative mobility solutions that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. Significant ongoing investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents, award-winning designs, and successful clinical outcomes.

Össur is focused on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of Prosthetics and Bracing & Supports solutions. Helping people live a Life Without Limitations is why we exist as a company.

About The Role

Production Designer II (PDII) is responsible for converting client data into customized prosthetic device designs using various software tools. Additionally, PDII is responsible for the design review process within the production design team. This role also entails troubleshooting issues, providing mentorship to Production Designer I, and collaborating on projects with the manufacturing and research and development (R&D) teams. Additionally, PDII is responsible for documenting procedures and participating in continuous improvement projects.

What You’ll Do  

• Mentor Production Design I by assisting in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Apply proven product knowledge to candidacy assessment and revision cases by assessing clinical information provided in video, images, and/or other various media.
• Work autonomously to successfully complete projects in collaboration with both the R&D and Manufacturing teams.
• Audit completed custom design files and release to production.
• Provide design training to Production Designer I as directed by the Product Design Manager.
• Work independently to achieve assigned objectives.
• Design in various software environments to create custom-fit prosthetic device designs and design revisions.
• Use calibrated tools to collect measurements from physical casts or utilize CAD software to analyze digital scans and/or scale digital images.
• Analyze client data and collaborate with clinical experts to establish a design framework.
• Generate design documentation and communication considerations for customer-facing departments.
• Work closely with in-house clinical experts to evaluate the fit of devices on the end-user. Implement and recommend modifications to existing designs as needed.
• Transfer CAD design files to ERP software, manage the bill of materials, and work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure that the product aligns with the design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot production-related challenges related to custom product design and recommend solutions.
• Adhere to established requirements and procedures within the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to establish trust and credibility as a design professional.
• Exercise good use of company funds and property within the set guidelines. Always maintains an honest and professional attitude as the company’s representative.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by maintaining own workspace and reporting any potential hazards.

Who You Are

• Vocation certification or an associate’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in CAD design systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prosthetic design principles
• Self-motivated and dependable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as a team member and leader.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness.
• Open-mindedness, creativity.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of prosthetic device design.
• Familiarity with GD&T drawing standard

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Why You’ll Feel Good Working Here

Join our team if you want to make a lasting impact; we will support you along the way.

• We value a diverse working environment and a welcoming and fun company culture
• We empower our colleagues and encourage close collaboration, allowing us to develop the best products and maintain the highest possible standards of care
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
• 9 paid holidays
• 13 vacation days, birthday and two (2) volunteer days 
• 8 sick days within your first year of employment
• Paid Parental Bonding

Össur is a leading global provider of prosthetics and bracing and supports solutions.

Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available individual in every job.

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