Mechanical Development Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Development Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Quality Electrodynamics (QED) is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical equipment electronics. Current products include cutting edge MRI radiofrequency (RF) antennas/coils for diagnostic imaging at the full range of magnetic field strengths. Most of these are FDA Class II noninvasive devices used for obtaining diagnostic images for various human anatomies. QED is located in Mayfield Village, Ohio.

JOB SUMMARY

A Mechanical Development Engineer develops innovative and cost effective mechanical components/products for RF coil products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop and rapid prototype “state of the art” mechanical components/packages/subsystems for RF coil development for MR systems

Working knowledge of rapid prototyping processes, machining and injection molding processes

Support design for reliability, manufacturability, serviceability and cost

Evaluate and coordinate with external vendor to support and provide prototype, pre-production and ECO mechanical package

Prepare and review mechanical documents for product development and program release

Work with RF coil development cross-functional teams including: management, program managers, electrical engineers, quality assurance, regulatory, manufacturing engineers, operations, sourcing, and document control

Provide technical support to engineering team as needed

Be a role model and lead by example

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field is required

Minimum 3 to 5 years of previous experience in mechanical design, product development or related field. Electromechanical design experience is a plus

Prefer experience in Medical Equipment Industry and RF coil development

Skills and Abilities

Required

Knowledge of rapid prototyping processes as well as injection molding processes

Understanding of RF coil hardware and electro-mechanical design

Proficient with SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Basic understanding of FMEA

Demonstrated ability for design plastic and metal components

Ability to design, build and troubleshoot her/his own work

Proficient in MS Office software, Outlook and the Internet

Clear written and interpersonal communication skills

Quick learner with strong multi-tasking skills

Team player

Preferred

FEA analysis expert knowledge using CosmosWorks or similar software

Electromechanical design experience is a plus

Industrial experience is plus

One or two prior years’ experience in medical device design is preferred

Understanding development process for medical devices is a plus

Understanding IEC testing for medical devices is a plus

Working knowledge and support of Quality Management System deliverables in a medical device environment