Senior Mechanical Engineer Development

Location

San Diego, Ca

Type

Contract

Duration

1 year

Start Date

May 2024

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Solidworks, Technical Drawings, Thermoplastics Design. Tolerance Analysis, Vendor Project Management

Reference #

Job-11510

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer for our award-winning Biotech client located in San Diego, CA.

Overview:
* Location: San Diego, CA
* Duration: 12+ months on a direct W2 contract only (no C2C) with potential to extend.
* Work Schedule: Onsite with flexibility for hybrid
* Anticipated Compensation: $40-50/hr W2 plus benefits.
The offered compensation to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include (but are not limited to) the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.

Member of a multi-discipline team responsible for the development of consumables and integrated systems for genetic analysis. Focus on design, modeling, materials selection, prototyping, and testing of high-volume disposable devices. Manage the development cycle from early innovation, through development, into manufacturing transfer and commercialization.

Duties:
* Design, analyze, test, and qualify consumable/disposable devices, both in prototype quantities and in support of pilot and full-scale manufacturing 
* Utilizes root cause investigation methodologies to solve functional performance challenges
* Define product specifications, critical parameters, test plans & inspection plans
* Support selection and qualification of materials and processes for development and mfg.
* Independently plan, manage, and prioritize project tasks, track progress toward project goals,
* Perform analysis in support of key mfg. decisions, including make/buy and tooling strategies

Skills and Experience:
* Manage and direct vendor in the development of custom parts and processes
* Expertise designing plastic components using thermoplastics and elastomeric materials, knowledge of LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) molding a plus
* Knowledge of secondary manufacturing processes (laser/die cutting, laminating, roll-to-roll conversion, heat-staking, etc.)
* Experience conducting tolerance stack analysis
* Understanding of metrology inspection methods
* Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Requirements:
* BS. or M.S in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of product development experience with a focus on high-volume products.
* Proficiency using GD&T to generate and interpret drawings (ASME GD&T certification a plus)
* Experience using SolidWorks (2020) to generate detailed CAD models and drawings
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills

Please apply today!

For more information, please email: Job-11510@thecarreraagency.com. #LI-JT1 #LI-DNI