Design Engineer in Chicago
Job Description
Design Engineers – R&D (2 postes ouverts)
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Location: Chicago Area (On-site – 100%)
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Start Date: ASAP
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Position Overview
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We are seeking two Design Engineers to support R&D project teams at our client's Chicago-area site, working on drug delivery device components and assembly systems. We're hiring for two distinct focus areas — please indicate which profile best matches your background when applying.
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Profile 1 – Mechanical Design & Prototyping
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Contributes to the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies, working closely with engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing teams.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for medical device products using SolidWorks.
- Support R&D development activities from concept through prototyping and testing.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on assembly line design and optimization.
- Create and update 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Participate in prototyping activities, including 3D printing and early-stage product iterations.
- Contribute to design verification and testing activities.
- Support data analysis related to design performance and testing results when required.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Around 5 years of experience in mechanical design or product development.
- Experience with SolidWorks CAD software.
- Solid knowledge of mechanical design principles.
- Experience with plastic components or plastics processing is a strong advantage.
- Exposure to assembly lines or manufacturing environments is .
- Experience with 3D printing / rapid prototyping is a plus.
- Experience preparing or supporting technical documentation (design records, drawings, specifications) is a plus.
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Profile 2 – Design Control & Verification
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Focused on design control documentation, process compliance, and test method development rather than hands-on CAD or tolerance analysis. Requires building a solid understanding of the device and how it functions to support documentation and verification activities.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Support and maintain design control documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Ensure project activities align with and follow the established development process.
- Develop, plan, and execute mechanical test methods in support of design verification.
- Support validation activities and design verification planning.
- Work closely with engineering teams to understand device functionality and translate it into clear documentation.
- Track and support non-technical/process-oriented deliverables to keep the project on track.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing) to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Around 5 years of experience in mechanical design or product development.
- Strong experience in mechanical test method development, validation, and design verification planning and execution.
- Solid understanding of design control processes within a medical device or regulated environment.
- Experience with drug delivery or injection devices is a strong plus.
- Comfortable working on documentation-heavy, process-driven tasks rather than deep technical/CAD work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Additional Requirements (both profiles)
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- Ability to work on-site in the Chicago area.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment.
- Availability to start immediately (ASAP).
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