POSITION SUMMARY:The CAD Designer for Patient Specific Instruments is responsible generating 3D CAD designs of foot deformity correction and patient-specific cut guides. The designer considers surgeon preferences and works with engineers to model each patient’s custom surgical plan. The designer also works with quality and operations to deliver surgical plans and guides on time.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Check incoming CT scans for image quality and suitability for designSegment anatomy and build 3D models using image segmentation softwareDraft pre-operative plans, including deformity correction, resections and alignment for technical reviewDesign patient-specific cut guides and related instruments in Solidworks, applying design for additive manufacturing principlesWork cross-functionally to ensure high-quality and timely production and delivery of custom guidesCoordinate with Marketing and Medical Education departments to support cadaveric labsSuggest process and design automations and provide input on improvement projectsEnsure compliance with HIPAA and internal quality assurance standardsOther duties as assigned 
