Senior Mechanical Engineer
in United States

Summary

A Senior Mechanical Engineer applies a wide-ranging knowledge of principles and practices in the design, development, and sustaining activities of medical devices. The Engineer works collaboratively on multiple projects with cross-functional teams and is expected to demonstrate superior knowledge in the product line. While particular focus is on mechanical design using computer modeling tools and hands-on experimentation in the lab, the position also takes on a mentorship role of junior engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops new products in a fast-paced cross-functional environment
• Designs complete projects, systems, components, or process
• Interprets customer needs into formal product specifications
• Prepares project documents for a variety of audiences
• Interprets legacy designs and performs sustaining engineering activities
• Assists with regulatory tasks and integrates requirements into projects
• Manages projects with International design teams and vendors
• Works collaboratively in cross functional groups to develop and lead mechanical designs
• Interfaces with manufacturing, sub-contractors, and suppliers in design transfer and technical support situations
• Design and fabricate test parts, equipment, and jigs with basic machine tools
• Help educate, mentor, and manage mechanical Co-Ops and interns
• Develops project specification with cross functional team members
• Leads cross functional design reviews
• Develops and writes test protocols
• Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced 3D design and 2D print making with tools such as SolidWorks (preferred), Creo, etc.
• Comfortable with hands-on testing, prototyping, and troubleshooting
• Intermediate knowledge of materials properties and associated processing techniques (plastic injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal forming / stamping, etc.)
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) including tolerancing, process analysis, and collaboration with production

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in design and manufacturing or MS / PhD with 4+ years’ experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industry (medical, aerospace, automotive)
• Experience with basic machine shop equipment (vertical mill, band saw, etc.)
• Experience in Design Control/ DFM / GMP / FDA / ISO9001 standards