Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Medical Devices)

TL;DR

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Medical Devices): Leading mechanical design activities across multiple product development programs with an accent on high-volume manufacturing and regulatory compliance. Focus on implementing DFM/DFA principles, solving complex engineering challenges, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-ready designs.

Location: Hybrid / On-site in Chicago, USA

Company

An independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses globally across Information Systems, Telecom, Life Sciences, and Engineering.

What you will do

• Lead technical design teams across multi-disciplinary and multi-site development programs.
• Develop technical action plans and align priorities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks early and propose solutions regarding cost, timing, and requirements.
• Design, build, and test prototypes to evaluate and characterize product performance.
• Collaborate with experts to implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Mentor junior engineers and support internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in product development and mechanical design.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and ISO regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and other engineering design tools.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing, injection molding, and automation processes.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and solving complex engineering challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• International community featuring more than 110 different nationalities.
• Strong internal growth culture where 70% of leaders started at entry level.
• Comprehensive training system via an internal Academy with 250+ modules.
• Dynamic work environment with regular internal events and team buildings.

Hiring process

• Initial brief virtual or phone conversation to discuss motivations and fit.
• Series of interviews (average of 3) with the line manager and future teammates.
• Potential case study or technical assessment depending on the role requirements.