Steve Fraone
About Steve Fraone
Steve Fraone serves as the Director of Engineering for Knee Replacements at Conformis, where he leads a team focused on the development of orthopedic medical devices. With over 13 years of experience at Conformis in various engineering roles, he oversees the commercialization of reusable instrumentation and the full lifecycle product development of patient-specific implants.
Current Role at ConforMIS
Steve Fraone serves as the Director of Engineering for Knee Replacements at ConforMIS. He has held this position since 2021, leading a team of mechanical and biomechanical engineers within the Research & Development department. His role involves overseeing the commercialization process of reusable instrumentation in orthopedic medical devices and managing the full lifecycle product development of patient-specific orthopedic implants and 3D printed disposable instrumentation.
Previous Experience at ConforMIS
Fraone has extensive experience at ConforMIS, having worked there for a total of 13 years in various engineering roles. He began as a CAD Engineer II from 2008 to 2012, then transitioned to Design Engineer II until 2021. He also served as a Senior Design Engineer from 2016 to 2021 and as a Staff Design Engineer from 2018 to 2021. His progression reflects a deepening expertise in design and engineering within the orthopedic sector.
Education and Expertise
Steve Fraone earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering roles, particularly in the development of orthopedic medical devices. His expertise encompasses mechanical and biomechanical engineering, focusing on product development and commercialization in the healthcare industry.
Early Career Experience
Before joining ConforMIS, Fraone gained experience as a CO-OP at Suez Energy from 2006 to 2007. This early role contributed to his understanding of engineering principles and practices, which he later applied in his career in the medical device industry. His initial experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in design and engineering.