Senior Mechanical Engineer Job in Van Nuys 91401, California US

We are searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with medical device experience to join an outstanding growth-mode company in the Van Nuys, CA area.  This is an outstanding opportunity offering an opportunity to leverage your engineering talent to develop new products and improve existing products.  Positions of this nature typically have a salary range of up to $120,000 and offer performance bonus and full benefits package. 

We are also looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for the same client.  EE degree and 8 to 10-years’ experience in medical device experience required.  Similar salary range to the above position.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer position has some mandatory requirements.  Please submit your resume to us in MS Word format if you are interested and qualified based on these requirements.

Mandatory Requirements:

1.  BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8 to 10-years’ experience in electro-mechanical and fluidic medical devices.  Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.

2.  Advanced level of experience with medical device research and development including the ability to effectively engineer within an established Quality System.  Ability to manage multiple projects and meet established timing and budgetary goals.  PMP certification is beneficial.

3.  High level of competence with engineering software packages such as SolidWorks, mathematical simulation analysis software, and MiniTab statistical software.

4.  Ability to commute to the Van Nuys, CA area.

Primary Duties:

·         Analyze product or equipment requirements to determine detailed specifications and proposed design requirements. Confer with applications and research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and modify proposal.

·         Prepare module, product or system layouts, schematics, and detailed plans to meet agreed requirements.

·         Research commercially available components and modules for use in system and evaluate appropriateness.

·         Prepare and direct preparation of solid model representations of components, assemblies and systems in accordance with layouts and schematics to meet the performance objectives.

·         Analyze designs for motion, stress, strain, reliability, and economic and manufacturing feasibility and optimize as necessary.

·         Generate and direct generation of dimensioned detail drawings and specifications to enable components to be manufactured. Direct and coordinate manufacturing of prototype components and assembly of modules systems.

·         Plan and develop experimental test protocols and/or design of experiments that will verify function and prove compliance with requirements and product reliability goals. Conduct and/or supervise tests and prepare reports of test results. Analyze test data to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications and plan needed changes or additional tests.

·         Prepare and supervise preparation of product release documentation, final design specifications and manufacturing documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.

·         Provide engineering support and direction for transition of design to manufacturing. Provide training as needed.

·         Enhances staff accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members.

·         Evaluates mechanical and electromechanical systems and products by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.

·         Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.

·         Develops mechanical and electromechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators.

·         Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.

·         Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.

·         Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

·         Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

This is an urgent search and interviews are being schedule within the next several days.  Apply Now!

Hiring Authorities, Inc., is a global recruiting firm specializing in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and related industries. We place multiple candidates each month at World Class companies. More information on us may be seen on our website or in MEDICAL DEVICE magazine.  Follow Hiring Authorities, Inc. on Linked.com.
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