Design Engineer

Job Description

A client in the St Charles area is looking for a Design / New product Engineer to join their team. Hands-On Design Engineering (Primary Focus)

Perform extensive hands-on work, including prototyping, lab activities, assembly troubleshooting, and machine shop tasks.

Support a wide range of manufacturing processes, including:

Precision assembly of micro-surgical devices

Fiber-optic assembly and handling

Basic machining and shop-based fabrication (traditional, non-CNC)

Light tooling and fixture fabrication

lead the technical creation of products from concept to launch, focusing on design, simulation, prototyping, and manufacturing. They utilize 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, NX) for modeling, perform FEA/simulation for validation, and ensure designs meet cost, quality, and regulatory standards. Key roles involve cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sourcing, and production teams to bring innovative solutions to market

Design & Modeling: Creating 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using CAD software.Prototyping & Testing: Building prototypes and conducting FEA/physical validation testing to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA): Optimizing parts for manufacturability, assembly, and cost-efficiency.Technical Documentation: Authoring specifications, design reports, DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and test plans.

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Skills and Requirements

Experience with mechanical design work and knowledge in manufacturing processes

1-3 years of industry experience - designing new product development

Lead the design efforts for manufacturing processes used to manufacture single use disposable products.

Someone who wants to be hands-on mechanical aptitude - at least 70-80% of prior roles involving prototyping, assembly support, troubleshooting, or shop work.

Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments, especially hand-built or precision assembly processes.

CAD proficiency (Inventor preferred, but SolidWorks or similar acceptable) used as a tool, not the primary function.

Strong documentation skills including writing protocols, test reports, or process documentation in a regulated or structured environment.

Basic understanding of process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) OR demonstrated ability to learn it quickly.

Comfort working with small, high-precision components, ideally with fiber optics, micro-mechanisms, or fine detail assembly. Prior experience working under ISO 13485, MDR, or other regulated medical device standards.

Exposure to fiber-optic components, illumination systems, or other light-based technologies (non-communications-focused).

Understanding of risk management, CAPA processes, and quality system documentation.

Experience creating or modifying tooling, fixtures, or test setups to support small-scale assembly.

Background in micro-mechanical assemblies or fine-detail work requiring dexterity.

Familiarity with process development for hand-built or labor-intensive product lines.

Prior involvement in internal or external audits or software-related compliance (e.g., Part 11 assessments).