Mechanical Engineer NPD
Job Location:
Dublin, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
21 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
18 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - NPD
Location: Dublin CA - Onsite
Type of Hire: Full-time or Contract
Responsibilities:
- Act as a technical lead for mechanical design within electromechanical medical device programs
- Own the mechanical architecture and interfaces for electro mechanical subsystems including enclosures mechanisms mounts thermal paths cable routing and EMI/EMC considerations
- Lead end to end mechanical design activities from concept feasibility and prototyping to design freeze and production release
- Translate user needs system requirements and electrical/software constraints into robust mechanical designs
- Develop and review 3D CAD models detailed drawings GD&T and BOMs
- Ensure proper integration of motors sensors PCBs batteries power supplies connectors and cabling within mechanical assemblies
- Execute development activities in compliance with ISO 13485 FDA 21 CFR 820 ISO 14971 and applicable IEC standards
- Ensure completeness and quality of Design History File (DHF) documentation
- Lead and participate in risk management activities (dFMEA pFMEA hazard analysis) with cross functional teams
- Support design changes through formal ECO/ECN processes
- Define mechanical verification strategies and support DVT EVT and V&V testing
- Investigate and resolve failures observed during testing manufacturing or field feedback
- Lead application of DFM/DFA principles for manufacturing processes
- Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers on tooling materials processes and yield improvement
- Support FAI PPAP pilot builds and design transfer to manufacturing
- Drive resolution of manufacturing issues NCRs and deviations related to mechanical design
- Collaborate with electronics software systems quality regulatory and supply chain teams
- Lead and participate in design reviews technical discussions and customer walkthroughs
- Guide and perform engineering analyses including tolerance stack ups (hand calculations and FEA)
- Provide technical input for cost reduction design optimization and next generation improvements
- Mentor and technically guide junior and mid level engineers
Experience:
- 8 12 years of experience in mechanical design and development with significant experience in medical device NPD
- Proven experience leading mechanical development of electromechanical products through full product lifecycle in regulated environments
Required Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo
- In depth knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes for medical devices
- Strong understanding of electromechanical integration thermal considerations EMI/EMC aware mechanical design and reliability
- Expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) tolerance stack up and DFM/DFA
- Knowledge of FEA and practical engineering calculations
- Familiarity with PLM and QMS tools such as Windchill Agile
Qualification:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering