
Lead Mechanical Engineer
- Nederland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Design and development of sub-systems and assemblies for medical imaging products.
- Translate system requirements into mechanical specifications and design concepts.
- Perform detailed mechanical modeling, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design optimization.
- Oversee prototype development, testing, and validation of mechanical components.
- Ensure compliance with medical device safety and quality standards during all design activities.
- Generate and maintain detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and design documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, and clinical engineers.
- Support design reviews, risk analysis (DFMEA), and technical problem resolution.
- Ensure manufacturability and serviceability of mechanical designs in alignment with product goals.
- Perform lifecycle engineering initiatives including design updates, obsolescence management, cost optimizations, and performance improvements of legacy products.
- Conduct the failure investigation, root cause analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes for field issues.
- Collaborate with quality, service, and reliability teams to implement corrective actions and design enhancements based on field performance data.
- Support regulatory submissions and design documentation in line with FDA and EU MDR requirements.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design of medical devices, preferably in imaging systems like X-ray, CT, IGT, Mobile Surgery or Mammography systems.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, NX etc.).
- Good hands-on experience in Windchill PDM/PDLM tool
- Knowledge of Parametric Modeling, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis etc.
- Good understanding of materials selection, thermal management, structural analysis, and ergonomics.
- Experience with sheet metal, plastics, castings, and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Familiarity with international standards such as IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
- Experience in design control, V&V processes, and sustaining engineering activities.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and working with contract manufacturers.
- Understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for service (DFS).
- Disciplined team worker, ability to work independently.
- Ability to present ideas and convince project team members.
- Be structured and self-organized.
- Excellent communication and articulation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Quality mindset in design and documentation
- Exposure to EMC compliance considerations, or clinical usability standards.
- Knowledge of FEA tools like ANSYS or COMSOL for mechanical simulations.
- Knowledge of Mathcad, LabView, or other Modeling Tools and experience
- Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA and other Risk Management Tools
- Knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis, Minitab etc.
- Familiarity with agile product development and regulatory audit preparedness.
- Certifications in medical device design or quality systems (e.g., CQE, ASQ) are a plus.