Cad Operator

About Signature Orthopaedics:

Signature Orthopaedics is a global medical device manufacturer, boasting an extensive implant catalogue and intellectual property portfolio.  We take great pride in delivering innovative medical devices that improve the lives of patients and surgeon performance alike and continue to attract customers around the globe as well as here in Australia. 

We are unique as the only manufacturer of hip, knee and spine implants in Australia, which we do at our primary manufacturing facility and head office in Lane Cove West, Sydney NSW.

The Role:

We are seeking a CAD Operator to join the design team at our Lane Cove West facility, to support the development and manufacture of new Signature products with the CAD models, engineering drawings and other specifications required.

Our design team is responsible for the development of our implants, surgical instruments, and patient-matched devices, as well as supporting our marketing, regulatory and production departments. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and other required documents for parts required for product development & production, including:

 - Test/proof of concept parts

 - Forgings/castings

 - Machining fixtures

 - Inspection gauges & fixtures

 - Surgical instruments

• Revise existing specifications
• Provide support material/data for regulatory submissions, FMEA and product testing, including FEA models and Range of motion analysis
• Review and approve peer design specifications
• Create and maintain company CAD templates
• Set up and maintain products in our database

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Tertiary CAD qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrable skills using 3D CAD software, preferably Solidworks, for solid and surface modelling, as well as engineering drawing. 
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• GD&T knowledge/experience
• Strong Organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience using CAD in a similar role
• Experience in manufacturing
• A mechanical/technical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving ability