R&D Advanced Mechanical Engineer - Spark

Ormco, headquartered in Brea, CA, is a global leader and innovator of orthodontic products and solutions to enhance the lives of our customers and their patients. For nearly 60 years, Ormco has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in over 130 countries. Distinguished products range from twin brackets (Symetri™ Clear, Titanium Orthos™ and Mini Diamond™) to pioneering the self-ligating appliances with the Damon™ System (including Damon™ Q2 and Damon™ Clear 2). Ormco’s Insignia™ Advanced Smile Design™ provides an all-inclusive customized indirect bonding solution for increased clinical efficiency. Spark™ Clear Aligner System is designed to meet the needs of the orthodontist with the TruGEN™ material and 3D Approver software. From personalized service to professional education programs and marketing support, Ormco is committed to helping orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives.Operating Company:SparkJob Description:Role Overview/Summary:Key responsibilities of the Advanced Mechanical Engineer involve the research and development of new product features, and the scaling and deployment of innovative ideas to production.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Support all engineering aspects in the innovation and commercialization lifecycles of new product features.

Develop and prototype concept designs; test, evaluate, and iterate until concept is proven.

Design and develop engineering testing apparatus and protocols.

Develop potential manufacturing processes and procurement specifications.

Create CAD models and corresponding feature data to support 3D software development.

Develop product performance specification requirements, engineering documentation, and design criteria.

Support the development of applicable regulatory documentation and engineering activities related to medical device compliance (510(k), DHF, CE Tech File, etc).

Support research activities related to the biomechanics of orthodontic treatment.

Support activities related to prior arts investigations and patent filing.

Communicate with stakeholders on progress, timeline, and challenges.

Job Requirements:REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 5 years of experience in product development/engineering and concept prototyping.

Strong experience with 2D/3D CAD; versatile in mastering different CAD software packages.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to describe and explain technical concepts to a cross-functional audience in a clear and succinct manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s Degree in Engineering disciplines.

Solid understanding in statistical analysis for engineering applications.

Experience in biomechanics research is a plus.

Critical Success Factors :

Industry experience and demonstrated ability in concept prototyping for rapid turn-arounds of design iterations.

Critical thinking skills; ability to conduct independent research and convert the learnings into actionable ideas effectively and efficiently.

Ability to think out of the box.

Willingness to be hands-on in prototyping, engineering testing, and manufacturing process development.

Attention to details and a relentless pursuit of `what good looks like’.

Ability to draw meaningful insights from statistical data.

Excellent team skills and the ability to interact effectively with customers, clinical consultants, outside research partners, vendors and cross-functional team members.

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.#LI-MC1IND123Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.Envista is a global family of three companies and more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists’ clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. Envista companies, including KaVo Kerr, Nobel Biocare Systems, and Ormco, partner with dental professionals to help them deliver the best possible patient care.Envista separated from Danaher as an independent company in 2019. We brought with us the proven Envista Business System (DBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is now one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com .