Principal Mechanical Engineer Aesthetic Medical Device (Bothell, WA)

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide technical leadership with mechanical design and analysis of subassemblies and systems through all phases of development and manufacturing.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure projects conform to all regulatory and quality requirements.
• Create part and assembly models, detailed drawings, and associated parts lists, in accordance with AMSE Y14.5 drawing standards.
• Conduct / analyze tests with technical staff, cross functional team members, external partners, and potential users.
• Provide input and feedback for system requirements, cost estimates, project schedules, and DFMEA’s.
• As required, develop and execute component hardware reliability and verification tests, along with accelerated life and stress tests.
• Communicate detailed technical specifications with worldwide suppliers of materials, parts, and equipment.
• Write engineering change orders to improve designs and address problems using Agile Product Life Cycle Management system.
• Support the product transition to manufacturing, including manufacturing assembly and test fixtures along with assistance with initial builds.
• Provide troubleshooting during production for new and mature products on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline with at least 10 years of experience in the hands-on mechanical design and development.
• Demonstrated experience in leading / mentoring engineering professionals in a product development environment.
• Knowledge of various adhesive applications and bonding techniques commonly used in mechanical designs for the medical device industry.
• High proficiency using CREO and Windchill for mechanical design and documentation.
• Competency with GD&T to achieve high precision results in the design process.
• Good understanding of machining and/or other fabrication methods.
• Experience with injection molding processes.
• Capable and self-sufficient in building and testing physical assemblies.
• Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) method, COMSOL preferred, for stress analysis, modal analysis, and heat transfer analysis.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills and demonstrated ability to synthesize input from various cross-functional subject matter experts.
• Driven to get the job done in the face of obstacles and time constraints, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.