Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contractor

Senior Mechanical Engineer ContractThis 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.Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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.Required Skills & ExpertiseAdvanced 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 moldingPlastic extrusionCastingsSheet metalMetal stampingsMachined componentsAdditive manufacturingUnderstanding 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.Regulatory & Technical KnowledgeFamiliarity 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.Minimum QualificationsBSME 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.Ideal Candidate ProfileAn 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.Important Notice: Protecting Your Information Medvacon Talent Acquisition only conducts initial video interviews via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. All communication will come from an email address ending in @medvacon.com. If you receive a message that seems suspicious or is not from our official domain, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io.