Mobility Device Mechanical Engineer

Join a company that is shaping the future of healthcare!

A global leader in innovative healthcare solutions, is entering an exciting new phase under private ownership, focusing on enhancing their core products and pioneering new advancements.

Our client is seeking a Mobility Device Mechanical Engineer, to play a key role in supporting and improving their existing product lines. In this role, the candidate will provide engineering expertise to drive product enhancements, cost reductions, and troubleshooting efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

If you’re a problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement, we invite you to be part of their dynamic engineering team!

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated engineering leadership and strategic oversight in product development and lifecycle management.
• Provide sustaining engineering support to assigned product lines, driving ongoing cost reduction and product enhancement initiatives.
• Support project teams through final design release, validation, and initial production launch.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues, ensuring rapid and effective corrective actions.
• Investigate and implement high-impact cost-saving measures and process optimizations.
• Provide regular project updates, including risk assessments, milestone tracking, and resource needs.
• Direct the daily activities of the cross-functional team in relation to project work, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in technical aspects of design, product components, and systems.
• Support existing products, particularly in area of expertise, with engineering documentation and cross-departmental consultation (Operations, Marketing, Technical Services, etc.).
• Develop and execute test protocols, plans, and risk assessments based on current standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Release prints with accuracy, completeness, and timeliness to support project timelines.
• Execute prototype builds and testing, analyzing results to inform design iterations.
• With guidance, lead key activities during the product development process, including:
• Assisting in the development of concepts for new products.
• Ensuring projects meet specification, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Creating comprehensive project plans in collaboration with core functional teams.
• Interfacing with cross-functional leadership to manage resource allocation and project priorities.
• Supporting design and business reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take ownership of assigned design elements, ensuring technical integrity and manufacturability.
• Participate in periodic review meetings with all functional groups, contributing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Participate in preproduction and design reviews, validating readiness for market launch.
• Ensure all product development activities comply with companies quality system and applicable standards.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position, and proactively pursue ongoing professional development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Biomedical or similar Engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in medical device industry is a strong asset.
• Solid working knowledge of FDA regulations for Design Controls and cGMPs.
• Discipline in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria.
• Proven engineering expertise in specified areas (gear design, motors, component design, manufacturing techniques, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in the utilization of; software tools, analysis equipment, measurement tools, measurement techniques, test methods, industry standards, and industry best practices, for related expertise
• Experience utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in creation of new product designs.

Location: Elyria OH
Salary: $110K