Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Title

Mechanical Architect / Mechanical Lead

Purpose of Function

• The Mechanical Architect / Mechanical Lead's, primary function is the end-to-end design & development of GMS, WPI, Value Anesthesia systems, subsystems, and similar healthcare products.
• Design and development of mechanical components and subsystems, ensuring integration into the system from concept design, and detail design to design transfer, production ramp-up, and sustenance.
• Develop a detailed plan for designing and developing sub-systems and components, and follow-up for execution.
• Attain project milestones and stage gates, ensuring on-time completion of deliverables within the project quality framework. Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the LCM.
• Utilize CAD software to create precise 3D models and detailed engineering drawings and maintain accurate records of design changes and revisions using PDM/PLM tools.
• Create test plans and specifications, develop test setups and fixtures, and execute verification and reliability testing.
• Engineering Change Management and Issues/Defect Resolution: Identify and solve technical challenges, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead/Chair the Engineering Control Board / Product Steering Board for overseeing the entire lifecycle of a product, project, or process from its inception to its end of life.
• Coordinate with suppliers for part and sub-system development and qualification.
• Identify applicable standards for product compliance in Mechanical design, ensuring strict adherence to design standards.
• Provide support for organizational and departmental initiatives, including design transfer and localization efforts.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for writing technical documents including TSSR, Purchase Specifications, Verification plan, procedures, etc. for mechanical systems, reviewing with cross-functional teams, and releasing.
• Develop detailed plans for designing and developing sub-systems in line with the project milestones.
• Prepare and Conduct concept design reviews and detailed design reviews with SMEs and Global experts.
• Design sub-systems and components according to the committed schedule, ensuring target cost adherence.
• Define reliability goals for sub-systems, design accordingly, and demonstrate set targets through testing
• Prepare FMEA, assess product risks in advance, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Review part designs with suppliers, ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles are followed.
• Review designs with cross-functional teams, including Electrical and other teams.
• Ensure the incorporation of Design for Assembly (DFA) principles for optimized assembly and Design for Serviceability (DFS) considerations to enhance product serviceability and maintenance.
• Develop and test prototypes, focusing on functionality and user experience.
• Ensure consideration and adherence to applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Review tool design and part development schedules, ensuring timely inputs for tool development.
• Be responsible for limiting part development iterations to a maximum of 2 times.
• Develop cost-effective designs, contributing to meeting the product Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Review part inspection reports, conduct applicable tests, and release verification reports.
• Support the Verification and Validation (V&V) team in completing compliance tests.
• Support the Manufacturing (MFG) team in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be involved in Beta and O-series builds.
• Drive engineering design changes, maintain revision control, and oversee change control processes.
• Participate in quality audits and demonstrate adherence to the quality management system.
• Contribute to the localization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Manage purchase requisitions, and proto part consumptions in alignment with project needs.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related Experience

years

Why Join Us?

• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Draeger is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status.

Application Process

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