Senior Mechanical CAD Designer
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Precision X-Ray is seeking a Senior Mechanical (CAD) Designer to join the R&D team and assume electromechanical design, drafting, and documentation responsibilities across our product portfolio which includes biological irradiators, scientific imaging, and related accessories for preclinical cancer research. Duties include a broad range of design, drafting, and documentation responsibilities with a focus upon design for manufacturing, design for service, and value engineering.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Mechanical, electromechanical, enclosure, and related subsystem/component design for Precision’s scientific and industrial X-ray systems.
• Design drawings and documentation for product development in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Cost effective design solutions for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Develops, delivers, and manages assigned projects and tasks.
• Supports procurement and management of suppliers and contractors.
• Collaborates effectively with a technical cross-discipline team to develop innovative system solutions.
• Performs all other duties as required to meet the company’s goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
• Develop drawings and documentation for design, verification, and validation of precision mechanisms, electromechanical systems, electronic assemblies, enclosures, and injection molded plastics.
• Develops drawings and documentation in conformity with design control, risk management, PDM, PLM experience in an ISO 9000 or equivalent quality system environment (e.g., ISO 13485).
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, 3D printing, quality control, and other techniques for optimizing product costs.
• User experience with mechanical CAD, FEA, and simulation tools (e.g., Solidworks).
• Develops drawings and documentation with knowledge of reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Effective communication skills with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Travel up to 5% on an annual basis and primarily to support suppliers, contractors, and industry conferences.
• Mechanical Engineering, Associates degree (or related technical degree, or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 5 years professional experience.
• Strong background in 3D modeling with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (Solid Works preferred).
• Medical device design control experience preferred.
