JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Senior Design Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Product Design
REPORT TO: Sr VP of Product Development
PURPOSE/SUMMARY (Brief overview of why job exists, general purpose for position)
Lead design and testing of complex medical devices, develop performance specifications of products and implement innovative solutions to meet product requirements, evaluate drawings and mechanisms for form, fit, and function, and interface with mold-makers, tooling suppliers and outside resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List of 8 – 10 key tasks required of the job which occupy greater than 5% of the incumbent’s time)
- Design class III medical device systems, components and accessories to meet quality, schedule, and COGs targets.
- Perform rapid prototyping in a dynamic environment, including use of 3D printing technology
- Develop detailed CAD models and technical drawings
- Research and procure components for design prototypes and commercial products
- Create and maintain accurate documentation of design concepts, test results, and concepts in accordance with the company procedures.
- Test and evaluate products according to quality standards and performance specifications.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis on device failures and implement corrective actions
- Design and develop manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling.
- Providing engineering support in the production department.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES (IF ANY) – (List of subordinate jobs for which this job has direct hire/discipline/budget responsibility)
This position has no supervisory responsibility
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
5-10 years of experience in product design
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience in new product conceptualization, design, and implementation
High proficiency with Solidworks CAD software
Experience with injection molding, machining, 3d printing
Extensive experience in component and mechanism design
Design for manufacturability
Experience with technical writing (ideally test protocol development and execution)
Documenting root cause analysis (ideally also performing investigation)
Familiarity working within a regulated environment (ideally medical device design)
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
Quality System knowledge
Anatomy training
SOP training as identified on the MID Training Matrix
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (e.g., expectations of such items as weight needed to move or lift)
none
WORK ENVIRONMENT (e.g., excessive or non-standard expectations/exposure related to such things as heat, cold, noise or travel)
< 10% travel
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Medical Devices Design: 7 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
