Design Engineer

Job Summary A key member of the product development team, the Design Engineer develops both new product design and design changes, leading engineering tasks and support through production. A focus on creative design solutions to meet product requirements using resources such as CAD tools and analysis techniques coupled with an understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tool design, and cost of production. An additional focus is to ensure technical documentation is completed to fulfill the requirements of the design history file, following established design controls to meet medical product regulatory compliance requirements. Essential Functions Job Responsibilities Develop design solutions to meet defined product requirements within a regulated medical device industry. Lead engineering input through new product development and design changes. Create, refine, and manage complex 3D product solid models using SolidWorks. Produce detailed drawings for production specifications. Organize and maintain accurate documentation, design data, and digital records for design history files in accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA (21 CFR Part 820) standards. Prepare technical documentation such as BOM, work instructions, test plans, test reports, risk analysis, labeling, product acceptance criteria, and design reviews. Contribute to cross-functional new product development teams, supporting design, validation, and release to production. Assemble prototypes and production samples for verification and validation to confirm product meets requirements and standards. Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and reliability. Plan, prioritize, and coordinate work activities to meet project deadlines and deliverables. Stay current on emerging medical device technologies, materials, and regulatory trends to support organizational goals. Ensure and follow safety requirements and standards. Adhere to Company’s Quality Management System requirements. Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly work environment. Perform all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Company’s values. Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule. Perform additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Knowledge of medical device regulations (ISO 13485) and quality systems. Ability to leverage creativity and resourcefulness in applying design concepts through development to production. Product design skills and mechanical aptitude with a working knowledge of component manufacturing processes for both metals and plastics. Ability to develop and carry out testing to verify and validate designs. Ability to apply analytical techniques to design and risk analysis, such as DFMEA. Strong proficiency in 3D CAD design and modeling, with expertise in SolidWorks. Strong drafting proficiency, including dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Proficiency in Microsoft…