Corza Medical · 12 hours ago
Senior Design Engineer – Surgical Suture Needles
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expCorza Medical is dedicated to providing exceptional products and services to surgical providers. The Senior Design Engineer – Surgical Suture Needles will focus on the design and development of high-performance suturing needles, ensuring they meet clinical performance standards through careful material selection and manufacturing processes.
MedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Design and develop curved suturing needles including taper point, reverse cutting, and specialty profiles
Define critical geometric features such as tip radius, facet angles, edge symmetry, and curvature control
Balance penetration force, drag, and edge durability across intended clinical use cases
Translate clinical and surgeon feedback into measurable engineering requirements
Define and support test methods for penetration force, drag, and edge retention
Select and specify metallic materials used in surgical needles (e.g., stainless steel alloys)
Define cold working, annealing, and heat treatment strategies to achieve target mechanical properties
Control hardness, ductility, toughness, and grain structure to optimize performance and manufacturability
Collaborate with material suppliers to establish performance-based material specifications
Develop needle designs compatible with high-volume manufacturing processes
Support and optimize forming, stamping, grinding, and edge creation processes
Define electropolishing, passivation, and surface finishing requirements
Support application of silicone or friction-reduction coatings where applicable
Partner with manufacturing engineering to improve process capability, yield, and consistency
Support automation and reduction of operator-dependent variability
Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
Support technology transfer from development to production
Provide technical input for risk analysis, design reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in surgical needle design, development, or manufacturing
Strong understanding of needle geometry, sharpness mechanics, and tissue interaction
Hands-on experience with metallic materials and heat treatment processes
Experience supporting high-volume precision manufacturing
Familiarity with regulated medical device development environments
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related discipline
Regular travel to our Tijuana, Mexico facility monthly
Benefits
Medical
401K
Vacation and sick time
Paternal leave
Other benefits
Company
Corza Medical
Corza Medical is a provider of surgical medical devices.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregory Lucier
Executive Chairman & Founder
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Corza Medical Inc.
2025-11-07
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