Sr. Mechanical Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Quality Electrodynamics (QED) is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical equipment electronics. Current products include cutting edge MRI radiofrequency (RF) antennas/coils for diagnostic imaging at the full range of magnetic field strengths. Most of these are FDA Class II noninvasive devices used for obtaining diagnostic images for various human anatomies. QED is located in Mayfield Village, Ohio.

JOB SUMMARY

A Sr. Mechanical Development Engineer develops innovative and cost-effective mechanical components/products for RF coil products. This position requires expert skill using Solidworks. Expert knowledge of rapid prototyping processes as well as injection molding processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, design, develop and rapid prototype “state of the art” mechanical components/packages/subsystems for RF coil development for MR systems
• Expert knowledge of rapid prototyping processes, machining and injection molding processes
• Lead Design for Reliability, Manufacturability, Serviceability and Cost for your designated programs
• Evaluate and coordinate with external vendors to support and provide prototype, pre-production and ECO mechanical packages
• Prepare and review mechanical documents for product development and program release
• Work with RF coil development cross-functional teams including: management, program managers, electrical engineers, quality assurance, regulatory, manufacturing engineers, operations, sourcing, and document control
• Provide technical support to engineering team as needed
• Be a role model and lead by example

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field is required.
• Minimum 7 years of previous experience in mechanical design, complex mechanisms, product development or related field. Electromechanical design experience is a plus
• Prefer experience in Medical Equipment Industry and RF coil development

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Knowledge of rapid prototyping processes as well as injection molding processes
• Expert technical skill in RF coil circuit design, PCB layout and RF coil prototype
• Understanding of RF coil hardware and electro-mechanical design
• Expert knowledge and proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Knowledge and support of the Quality System Deliverables and the Process in Medical Equipment environment

• FMEA expert knowledge
• Solid working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated ability to design plastic and metal components
• Ability to design, build and troubleshoot her/his own work
• Proficient in MS Office software, Outlook and the Internet
• Clear written and interpersonal communication skills
• Quick learner with strong multi-tasking skills
• Team player

Preferred

• 3+ years’ experience in medical device design with an understanding of the development process for medical devices is preferred
• Electromechanical design experience is a plus.
• Industrial Engineering experience is plus
• Understanding IEC testing for medical devices is a plus
• Knowledge and support of Quality Management System deliverables in a medical device environment