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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Five Star Recruiting and StaffingHouston, TX, US
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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 13485 and FDA-regulated environments.
  • Skilled in DFMEA, impact assessments, documentation, and auditing.

    • Advanced CAD & Modeling

  • Expert in SolidWorks and Fusion 360
  • 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 13485 , 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.
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