Mechanical Designer

Job Title : Mechanical Designer

Job ID : 24-04749

Location : Lake Forrest, CA

Duration : 24 months on W2 Contract

Job Description

Summary of Position :

Client is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Design to join our Surgical R&D team in Lake Forest, CA. You will be responsible for development of components in a sub-system dictated by R&D as well as performing work and lead technical support staff for completing projects or tasks requested from Simulation and Manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assure project progress, resolves technical issues, and escalates when needed.
• Design, develop, and document plastic, die cast, sheet metal, and machine components. and assemblies utilizing Creo Parametric 3D CAD software.
• Create and manage products or sub-system's top-down skeleton level architecture to ensure module interfaces and master model is in alignment with Client development process.
• Generating detailed fabrication drawings utilizing GD&T and mechanical tolerance analysis.
• Recommends fabrication and additive manufacturing processes to meet R&D needs, specifically plastic, die casting, sheet metal, and machine component design.
• Develop a network of external suppliers and internal resources within the department and across functions.
• Perform fitment and DFM / A checks.
• Ensures the integrity and quality of the Group's output by establishing, maintaining, and enforcing Client standards, processes & procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in group procedures, and leads initiatives aimed at continual improvement in efficiency & effectiveness of the group.
• Ensures engineering and company procedures are followed.
• Mentors, develops, and trains engineers and group personnel in the proper use of Creo Parametric CAD software and top-down design and master model methodologies.

Must haves :

• Bachelor's Degree + 10-years minimum work experience
• Proficient using 3D CAD software Creo Parametric modules : ISDX, Simulate, Pro-Process, Sheet Metal, Large tabulation / Family table set up, Mechanism, Pro-Process, include employing top-down design and master model methodology.

SolidWorks is a plus.

• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of materials and specifications for : plastic, die casting, sheet metal, and machine parts.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience :

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Motivated self-starter. Proven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Working and collaborating with cross functional teams in a fast-paced R&D environment preferably in medical device space.
• Familiar with DRM and ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards for completing drawings for machine, plastic, sheet metal, and die cast components, top-level assemblies, and module assemblies.

Drawings for Cables and PCBA's is a plus.

The hourly rate for this position is between $51.00-$57.14 per hour.

Compensation :

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography / market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate .