Process Engineer - Tool Design

Summary Statement

For more than a century Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences. As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide and 900 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it.

We are looking for a Process Engineer - Tool Design to join our Team in Salt Lake City!

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, Process Engineer I performs a variety of engineering functions including: design and implement production tooling/fixtures, completion of CAD packages, hands-on troubleshooting of complex equipment (i.e. waterjets, CNC machines, injection machines, lasers, 3D printers, autoclaves, etc.), technical writing (i.e. SOPs, Test Reports, Validations, etc.), BOM/Routers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with management to establish production goals and ensure achievement of key performance metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provides daily production support, including troubleshooting, answering operator questions, and delivering hands-on training to ensure efficient operations.
• Designs, develops, and implements fixtures and tooling to be used in manufacturing processes and inspections.
• Creates and implements CAD packages using Creo CAD Software.
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in supporting complex equipment (i.e. 5 Axis mills, waterjets, mechanical assemblies, CNC programming (Solid Cam).
• Supports Lean activities including Kaizen events, 5S, visual management, and process/value stream mapping to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Writes, revises, and trains personnel to work instructions, procedures, validation protocols, validation reports, and other similar documentation.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (i.e. NCR, ECOs, CAPAs, Scrap Tracking Metrics, Lean, Standup Meetings, etc.).

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and medical device manufacturing.
• Design tools and fixtures to manufacture medical devices.
• Strong proficiency in Creo CAD Software (i.e. 3D Models, Drawings, Assemblies.)
• Direct hands-on troubleshooting equipment experience (i.e. waterjets, CNC machines, mechanical assemblies, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• Engineering background in manufacturing or product development settings.
• Proficient with Creo CAD (3D modeling, drawings, assemblies).
• Knowledge of GD&T, fabrication methods, materials, and tooling/fixture design.
• Ability to support complex equipment with advanced technical expertise.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Health savings accounts with employer contribution

Flexible spending account options

Company-paid life insurance policy

Paid time off

Company holidays

Floating holidays

100% company-paid short & long-term disability

401k match up to 3.5%

Paid parental leave