ABOUT ENOVIS™
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.
What You'll Do
At Enovis™ we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.
Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. Why work at Enovis? See for yourself.
As a key member of the Research and Development Team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Job Title:
ProMade Product Development Engineer, Hip
Reports To:
Product Development Manager Hip - USA
Location:
Austin
Business Unit Description:
Driven by Enovis’ desire to create innovative products that help improve quality of life and restore movement to those suffering from degenerative arthritis, Enovis Surgical provides orthopedic surgeons with modern, patient-focused solutions for total joint arthroplasty. Enovis Surgical offers surgeons and their patients a full range of primary and revision implants for hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow reconstructive joint surgeries, in addition to the tools and digital health technology needed in today’s changing healthcare environment.
Job Title/High-Level Position Summary: The Design Engineer supports the development, customization, and continuous improvement of patient‑specific hip implant solutions within the Promade business unit.
- This role is responsible for translating clinical requirements, anatomical data, and surgeon input into precise, manufacturable implant designs that achieve optimal fit and performance for each individual patient. Through expertise in 3D modeling, digital planning, and advanced engineering tools, the Design Engineer ensures the seamless integration of custom implants into surgical workflows. The position collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams—including clinical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and surgeon partners—to deliver safe, innovative, and high‑quality patient‑specific orthopedic solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for 2D and 3D drawings, including stack analysis, aimed at the implementation of prototypes, implantable devices, instruments for Base Business devices, instrument trays and instrument sets starting, but not only, from the Product Plan, from the Input/Output matrix (IOVV) and feedback collected from customers or other subjects involved in Base Business product development/update.
- Design and technical management of custom cases with the support of Product Development team.
- Develop and manage needed documentation for the development and registration of Custom implantable components and instruments.
- Evaluation and responsibility of congruency of design Inputs.
- Actively discuss case design with surgeons and sales reps, critically evaluating components design inputs.
- Autonomously provide surgical field support for custom made products.
- Proactively communicate within Company Functions for the respect of designed products timelines, costs and quality standard.
- Proactively evaluate possible design flow implementation.
- Participate at meetings with KOL/internal and external stakeholders to collect Base Business project requirements and to contribute in preparing results presentation based on work progress.
- Analyzing Base Business project requirements and their translation into project inputs, validation, and verification requirements (IOVV).
- Responsible for ensuring the feasibility of the design and for interaction with manufacturing to transform prototypes into production and to find solutions to potential problems during manufacturing or controlling and proactively thinking in design for manufacturing concept.
- Responsible for the definition of technical specifications, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOP), test plans, testing protocols (worst case analysis, FEM analysis), critical analysis of test reports, tolerance analysis, verification protocols for instruments sets, design change modules and implant ROM.
- Understanding of basic biomechanical principles and basic maneuvers in the operating theater.
- Responsible for creating the required technical documentation that is required for certification renewals and geographical expansion (product registration in other Countries rather than the ones included in NPD process.
- Other duties as required.
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
- 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree.
Travel Requirements:
- <10%
Desired Characteristics:
- Medical device industry experience
- Strong proficiency with NX CAD for complex surface modeling and parametric design.
- Familiarity with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems for managing revisions, workflows, and documentation.
- Solid working knowledge of GD&T principles and ability to apply them accurately to custom implant designs.
- Proven ability to work efficiently under tight, often daily deadlines without compromising quality.
- Excellent task‑prioritization skills, balancing multiple custom cases simultaneously.
- Resilience and adaptability in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to make quick, informed engineering decisions with incomplete information.
- Proactive mindset toward identifying design risks and proposing practical solutions.
- Strong attention to detail, especially in custom geometries where small errors have large clinical impact.
- Naturally curious with a passion for patient‑specific and digital orthopedic solutions.
- Commitment to precision and craftsmanship in delivering personalized implants.
- Willingness to support continuous improvement of workflows, automation, and design standards.
Currently, Enovis does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B) and will not offer such sponsorship in the future. Applicants must already have full-time work authorization in the United States, both now and in the future, without requiring sponsorship
“Creating better together”. It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better – for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders – begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.
What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis? Discover the “why” behind our purpose, values and behaviors:
Our Enovis Purpose, Values and Behaviors on Vimeo
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Income Protection Plans
- Discounted Insurance Rates
- Legal Services
ABOUT ENOVIS
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent, and innovation, the company’s extensive range of products, services, and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. Visit www.enovis.com to learn more.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.
Join us in creating better together.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.
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