Design Engineer

Position Overview

Our client J&J is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support the development and improvement of medical devices, components, and assemblies. This individual will contribute throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept generation and detailed design through prototyping, verification, design transfer, and ongoing product support.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of medical device design experience, strong mechanical engineering skills, and a practical understanding of product development within a regulated environment. This role requires close collaboration with research and development, quality, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, suppliers, and clinical stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and manufacturable products.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop medical device components and assemblies, including new products and improvements to existing designs.

Translate clinical needs, user feedback, and product requirements into measurable engineering specifications and design solutions.

Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical specifications.

Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, material selection, and design for manufacturability and assembly to develop robust designs.

Coordinate prototype builds, evaluate design concepts, and use engineering analysis and testing to refine product performance.

Develop and execute design verification protocols, analyze test results, document conclusions, and support design validation activities.

Participate in design reviews and risk management activities, including design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA), and implement appropriate risk controls.

Maintain controlled design documentation, requirements traceability, and engineering change records in accordance with company procedures.

Partner with manufacturing teams and suppliers to support design transfer, resolve technical issues, and improve product quality and manufacturability.