Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract & Permanent)

Location :  Houston, TX Area (onsite, relocation available)

Contract Roles :  Two immediate openings

Permanent Role :  One immediate opening Competitive salary + relocation

We are urgently seeking two Contract Senior Mechanical Design Engineers  and one Permanent Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer  to join our client's Houston team immediately . They specialize in the design and development of Class III medical devices , changing lives for a better world.

If you have hands-on experience in implantable medical devices  and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to talk to you today.

Position Highlights

End-to-End Product Development

Lead concept-to-launch development of surgical clips, access catheters, and implantable monitoring devices.

Drive design verification, validation, and successful transfer to manufacturing.

Fixture, Tooling, and Test Design

Develop custom fixtures, tools, and test systems to improve yields and reduce scrap.

Hands-on prototyping and mechanical design for manufacturing support.

Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA)

Lead design reviews ensuring robustness and manufacturability.

Collaborate with vendors to fabricate, test, and refine prototypes.

Implantable & Electromechanical Systems

Design implantable catheters and mechanical subassemblies.

Apply mechanical simulations and FEA for validation of complex systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with systems, electrical, manufacturing, regulatory, and clinical teams.

Translate voice-of-customer requirements into practical design solutions.

Design Controls & Regulatory Alignment

Work within ISO and FDA-regulated environments.

Skilled in DFMEA, impact assessments, documentation, and auditing.

Advanced CAD & Modeling

Expert in SolidWorks  and Fusion .

Convert legacy 2D drawings into fully specified 3D models.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

5+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience in Class II / III implantable devices .

Strong background in fixtures, tooling, prototyping, and DFMA .

Expertise with SolidWorks  and FEA.

Knowledge of ISO , design controls, and regulated documentation.

Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Why Join?

• Impact :  Contribute to life-changing implantable devices that improve patient outcomes.
• Urgency & Growth :  Step into projects that are moving fast, with immediate responsibility.
• Collaboration :  Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility :  Contract or permanent full-time opportunities with relocation support.