• Translated user needs into design requirements and executed detailed functional design of surgical instruments using parametric CAD modeling and prototyping techniques. Gathered voice of customer,including user needs, in focus group discussions and drafted technical drawings to drive new product orders and business revenue. Developed devices that followed policies, standards, and specifications ofDePuy Synthes.• Released 6 surgeon-requested custom surgical instruments to sale in the U.S. for use in trauma procedures in compliance with organization quality management system.• Maintained and improved customer relationships by responsively coordinating with sales representatives to gather user needs and to release new product orders in a reasonable timeline.• Collaborated with quality engineering to perform and document risk assessments for each design project. Analyzed sales and complaints data to assess the risks of new devices and to verify the safety of both the new devices and the patient.• Operated Windchill PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system to update DePuy Synthes design history files with new device information including CAD models and drawings, risk assessments, file maintenance forms, product packaging and labelling forms, and product sterility assurance forms.