Caroline Webster
About Caroline Webster
Caroline Webster is a Senior Patient Specific Design Engineer and Team Lead at restor3d, with a strong background in biomedical engineering and industrial engineering. She has held various engineering roles in the medical device industry and possesses expertise in CAD, CAM, and design for manufacturing.
Current Role at Restor3d
Caroline Webster currently serves as a Senior Patient Specific Design Engineer - Team Lead at Restor3d. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of patient-specific medical devices. Her role involves leading design initiatives and overseeing engineering projects that align with the company's mission to enhance patient outcomes through innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Restor3d
Prior to her current position, Caroline worked at Restor3d as a Senior Design Engineer - Customs from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she focused on custom design solutions for medical devices, leveraging her expertise in engineering to meet specific patient needs. This experience built a foundation for her current leadership role.
Educational Background
Caroline Webster earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, completed between 2008 and 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles applicable to the medical device industry.
Professional Experience in Engineering
Caroline has a diverse professional background in engineering, having worked in various roles within the medical device sector. She was a Senior Engineer at Stryker from 2018 to 2020 and held multiple positions at GILERO, LLC, including Lab Technician and Design Engineer from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at North Carolina State University from 2015 to 2018, further enhancing her engineering skills and experience.
Skills and Expertise
Caroline possesses strong skills in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), which are essential for designing and manufacturing medical devices. She has expertise in design for manufacturing, focusing on optimizing product designs to simplify manufacturing processes and reduce costs. Her background in both medical device and additive manufacturing industries showcases her adaptability and diverse skill set.