Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs

Katalyst Surgical , part of the ZEISS Group ( www.zeiss.com ), is an industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and quality control of ophthalmic and neurosurgical instruments, and is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer within our R&D team to apply fundamental engineering skills to design and develop ophthalmic surgical devices and platform enhancements.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Identify potential design concerns throughout the development process, by conducting technical reviews of designs and documentation
• Manage engineering change requests related to new product releases and current product design changes
• Create and maintain documentation for product specific DHF (design history files) and DMR (device master records) throughout the R&D process and over the life of the product
• Assist other R&D personnel with analytical solutions and problem-solving
• Provide accurate completion date and remaining work estimates for Project Managers
• Ensure the compliance of the design controls procedure, by working closely with regulatory personnel throughout new product development and design changes
• Oversee technical issues with component suppliers
• Create process validation protocols and reports, conducting hands-on testing to gather applicable data
• Provide technical input to marketing and regulatory personnel regarding products within your work cell
• Design and develop inspection procedures for accurate quality control of components and assemblies
• Identify and implement improvements to established products and processes, by working closely with regulatory and manufacturing personnel
• Design and develop manufacturing processes and fixtures for product assembly
• Work in a cross functional team, collaborating with engineers, QA/RA specialists, marketing personnel, and manufacturing employees for product generation
• Design and develop products from proof of concept through product launch
• Contribute to the development of new and existing products and processes
• Create and maintain technical drawings for product components and assemblies
• Create project schedules in the form of Gantt charts and action item lists
• Communicate on the progress of projects
• Other duties may be assigned

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you bring to the table:

• Minimum 2 year of experience (relevant internships/co-ops will be considered in place of industry experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Great attention to detail, especially proofreading of documentation prior to submittal
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical engineering
• Experience with design and development
• Ability to problem solve and think outside of the box
• Proficient at technical problem-solving
• The desire to be hands-on and involved through the entire process
• Knowledge and experience of engineering change-management processes
• Experience with the creation and understanding of technical drawings and GD&T tolerancing
• Proficient with development tools
• Ability to work cross-functionally with a team, including engineering, regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing personnel
• Proficient in technical writing
• Experience with drafting/CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Ability to multi-task on different projects, while maintaining high quality performance
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong organizational skills

Bonus Points for the Following:

• Excellent time-management and analytical skills
• Experience with robotics
• Manufacturing engineering experience (electromechanical/electronic/etc.)
• Experience with the development and implementation of new products
• Ability to effectively lead small projects while adhering to timescales
• Experience with fiber optics

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara Cresswell