Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This is a Senior Mechanical Engineer   Contract role focused on the design, development, testing, and documentation of complex electro-pneumatic and electromechanical medical devices. The position requires serving as a technical leader, solving challenging engineering problems, developing prototypes, validating designs, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Lead the design and development of electro-pneumatic, mechanical, and electromechanical systems.
• Create conceptual and detailed designs using SolidWorks and other MCAD tools.
• Develop prototypes through internal manufacturing and external suppliers.
• Define design objectives, contribute to specifications, and prepare engineering documentation.
• Test and validate products against performance, environmental, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Review and improve product specifications and design documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, project coordination, training, and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support small to medium-sized projects as a Lead Engineer or Project Leader.

• Advanced mechanical design and product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM&A).
• Expertise with SolidWorks CAD and MCAD/CAE tools.
• Experience designing components using:
  • Injection molding
  • Plastic extrusion
  • Castings
  • Sheet metal
  • Metal stampings
  • Machined components
  • Additive manufacturing
• Understanding of GD&T, dimensioning and tolerancing, testing, measurement systems, and statistical data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, mathematical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and meet project schedules.

• Familiarity with FDA, IEC, and UL standards for medical devices/electronic equipment.
• Experience with electronic document control systems in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of thermal, structural, and vibration analysis.
• Ability to operate engineering test equipment, including pressure/flow instruments, environmental chambers, oscilloscopes, DVMs, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment such as lathes, mills, drill presses, brakes, and shears.

• BSME or MSME (Mechanical Engineering).
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical/product development, particularly electro-pneumatic assemblies.
• Experience leading technical sub-projects and engineering activities.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, database management systems, and advanced MCAD/CAE software.

An experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in medical device product development , electro-pneumatic system design , SolidWorks-based engineering , and technical leadership , capable of taking products from concept through validation while ensuring compliance with regulatory and manufacturing requirements.

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