Staff Designer

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Designer

Department: R&D

Location: Hybrid in the Lehigh Valley, PA, or fully remote

Position Summary

Our client, a contract medical device manufacturer, is hiring a Staff Designer to provide CAD support, help develop intellectual property, and build out the structure of the company's design systems. The role sits at the Staff level of the Designer track: no engineering degree required, and experience matters more than credentials. It can be hybrid in the Lehigh Valley, PA or fully remote.

Primary Responsibilities

The Staff Designer supports new product development and sustaining work across the R&D team, with three focus areas: CAD support, IP development, and system structure.
• Create and maintain 3D part files, assemblies, and 2D technical drawings in CAD, typically SolidWorks, for surgical implants and instruments.
• Support IP development by preparing design documentation and CAD data that engineers use for new concepts and enhancements.
• Help set up and maintain the structure of the company's CAD systems, including file organization, templates, and naming and revision practices.
• Review drawings and support design control activities in line with the company's quality management system.
• Work with project and design engineers to turn requirements into production-ready designs, and respond to feedback from suppliers and manufacturing.
• Support both NPD and sustaining projects, managing several tasks at once.
• Follow organizational guidelines, procedures, and protocols, and keep project teams aware of milestones and issues.

Secondary Responsibilities
• Help train and mentor Designers and Sr. Designers on CAD practices.
• Support the Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed.

Education and Experience

No bachelor's degree is required. A certified CAD program or an associate degree is typical, but experience is what counts.
• 5+ years of CAD design experience, ideally in medical devices or orthopedics.
• SolidWorks experience is heavily preferred.
• Training in CSWP-MD and V&V is part of the Staff Designer level on the company's career ladder.

Knowledge and Skills Desired
• Advanced CAD and drafting skills, including GD&T and design for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with design control, DHFs, ISO 13485, and CFR 820.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Clear communication and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Comfort working independently in a remote or hybrid setup.

Compensation and Location

Base salary is up to $100k depending on experience, with a 10% annual bonus eligibility.
• Location: hybrid in the Lehigh Valley, PA, or fully remote.
• Working from one of the company's sites is a plus but not required.

Career Path

Staff Designer is the middle step of a five-level Designer track, with a clear route up to CAD Manager.

Level

Focus

Training

Experience

Designer

CAD support for NPD and sustaining projects

CAD Training

None required

Sr. Designer

CAD support, drawing review, and design control support

GD&T, CSWE-MD, DFM

2+ years

Staff Designer (this role)

CAD support, IP development, and system structure

CSWP-MD, V&V

5+ years

Principal Designer

CAD support, IP development, and system structure

CSWP (4 additional)

8+ years

CAD Manager

CAD support, IP development, system structure, and IT support

CPAP

10+ years

Benefits

Full-time employees (30+ hours a week) are eligible, and coverage starts the first of the month on or after the hire date.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401k match: 100% of the first 4% of salary, then 50% of the next 2%, so contributing 6% earns a 5% match.
• Medical coverage with three plan options (HDHP with HSA, PPO Base, PPO Buy-Up), plus dental and vision.
• Company HSA contribution of $625 individual or $1,250 family, pro-rated for new hires.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D at 1x salary, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Voluntary coverage including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal and identity theft protection, and pet insurance.

Duties listed may not cover every essential function. The company reserves the right to revise the job or require other tasks as circumstances warrant.