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 DevelopmentLead 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 DesignDevelop 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 SystemsDesign implantable catheters and mechanical subassemblies.Apply mechanical simulations and FEA for validation of complex systems.

Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with systems, electrical, manufacturing, regulatory, and clinical teams.Translate voice-of-customer requirements into practical design solutions.

Design Controls & Regulatory AlignmentWork within ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated environments.Skilled in DFMEA, impact assessments, documentation, and auditing.

Advanced CAD & ModelingExpert in SolidWorks and Fusion 360.Convert legacy 2D drawings into fully specified 3D models.

QualificationsBachelor’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.