Sr. Mechanical Engineer

  • Katalyst Healthcares and Lifesciences
  • Rahway, New Jersey
  • Full Time
Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

Apply subject matter expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and system development.

Conceive and develop solutions to complex analytical, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical design challenges.

Establish design objectives and contribute to writing specifications and comprehensive engineering reports.

Participate in the review and development of detailed product specifications.

Conduct conceptual and detailed design studies using MCAD, Solidworks, and other tools.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the design and development process.

Develop prototype hardware in coordination with internal manufacturing and external vendors.

Conduct rigorous testing to verify compliance with performance, safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation to support the product development lifecycle.

Serve as a technical mentor and project lead, providing guidance and support to junior engineers and managing small to medium-sized projects.

Requirements:

Expertise in Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM&A) principles.

Proficient in SolidWorks CAD software; formal training preferred.

Strong background in materials and manufacturing methods including:

Injection moulding.

Plastic extrusion.

Metal casting, stamping, and machining.

Additive manufacturing.

Familiarity with ANSI/ISO dimensioning and drafting standards and GD&T.

Experience with mechanical testing and measurement equipment, and statistical analysis of test data.

Understanding of regulatory requirements and document control systems (especially within medical device environments).

Experience in applying FDA, IEC, and UL standards for medical electronic equipment.

Capable of thermal, structural, and vibration analysis.

Demonstrated skill in mechanism design, analytical reasoning, and creative problem-solving.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to operate lab and shop equipment (e.g., drill press, lathe, milling machine, oscilloscopes, DVMs, environmental chambers).

BSME or MSME required.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in mechanical design and product development.

Proven experience leading technical sub-projects and mentoring engineers.

Advanced proficiency with: SolidWorks, MCAD/CAE tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio and Project, Adobe Acrobat.

Experience with database and document management systems.

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Dice Id:

91116760

Position Id:

807a4a1df063dd7610f06f03c866b424
Job ID: 479903219
Originally Posted on: 6/5/2025

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