Senior R&D Engineer

Sr. R&D Engineer (Through end of August 2027 // Fort Worth, TX) Overview The role will support product design and development activities for the client’s dissecting tools portfolio, with a primary focus on a Closed Loop Control initiative aimed at improving product manufacturability. The engineer will work in a cross-functional environment, partnering closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to ensure designs are optimized for production readiness. Responsibilities Design / Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), understanding CNC grinding is a plus CAD / understanding of drawings / Creo Surface Modeling is a plus Tolerance stacking and GD&T Supporting design development and refinement through CAD modeling, drawing updates, and interpretation of engineering specifications Support CNC grinding setup and troubleshooting Applying GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure critical dimensions meet functional and manufacturing requirements Performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate product and process risks Collaborating with manufacturing teams to transition new designs into production or update current design based on production feedback, troubleshoot issues, and improve yield and reliability Participating in design reviews, technical discussions, and root cause investigations to drive continuous improvement Documenting technical analyses and supporting deliverables required for design control and product development processes Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development. Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise. May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials. Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, ideally in Mechanical Engineering Years’ Experience Required: 5-15 years of medical device design experience Must Haves: Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Understanding and application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). CREO or other CAD equivalent Nice To Have CREO or other CAD equivalent for surface modeling #J-18808-Ljbffr Redbock - an NES Fircroft company