Senior Product Development Engineer

Ponte Vedra, FL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 4+ years exp First posted June 1, 2026 Last posted June 1, 2026
Job description

Treace’s mission is to be the leader in the surgical treatment of bunions by establishing the Lapiplasty® System as the standard of care. We are committed to operating our business with the highest standards of ethical conduct. We intend to exceed our customers’ expectations through an innovation-driven, high-velocity approach to solving treatment and surgical problems. With our products and services, our mission is to assist foot and ankle surgeons in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs, while providing rewarding experiences and opportunities for our employees and stakeholders.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Product Development Engineer leads commercialization efforts to launch innovative medical devices in the foot and ankle industry. This role requires an individual that is energized by taking on challenges and draws satisfaction from working hard to ensure the efficacy of new products.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead the coordination of all activities in the successful commercialization of mechanical devices for surgical use

· Proficiently evaluate design performance to integrate refinements while leading commercialization steps to ensure high product value in minimized time.

· Rapidly learn design intent and figure out manufacturing improvements that do not compromise core functionality

· Formulate specifications (engineering drawings) that ensure scaled product stability with minimized inspection burden.

· Analyze tolerance stack-up effects.

· Author formal engineering rationales, risk assessments, and V&V testing protocols/reports that are accurate, comprehensive, and compliant with internal and external requirements.

· Work collaboratively with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing personnel to ensure everyone’s tasks on the project are meaningful, clear, and supported.

· Get and interpret valuable feedback from users and stakeholders related to new designs.

· Facilitate the flow of information that avoids wasting time/effort.

· Travel: 15% (out of town labs, surgeries, supplier visits)

· Occasional work on weekends

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
  • 4+ years’ mechanical design and manufacturing experience.

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About this role

Summary

Lead commercialization of surgical mechanical devices; evaluate design; collaborate across teams; ensure product quality and compliance.

Job title

Senior Product Development Engineer

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

medical devices

Location requirements

Ponte Vedra, FL, US; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical designmanufacturingrisk assessmentengineering drawings

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanical designmedical devicesproduct commercializationrisk assessment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

On-site City