Principal Mechanical Engineer

MTS Recruiting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing medical device company based in Toronto is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design for wearable medical devices. The ideal candidate will lead projects across the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with medical standards and innovating design solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for medical devices.
• Expertise in SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of medical device development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for wearable medical devices.
• Drive projects through the entire product lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver user-focused solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Innovation

Collaboration

Risk Management

Usability Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Optical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is a fast growing medical device company with offices in Toronto and California. They are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for medical devices and wearables. This role demands a proven track record of leading projects across the full product lifecycle—from concept development to manufacturing. Prior experience with virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or related wearable technologies is highly desirable. As a key contributor to the team, you will ensure our designs meet clinical, regulatory, and user requirements, while pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for wearable medical devices, including enclosures, housings, and integrated soft goods.
• Drive projects through the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility studies to design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601) and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, MDR).
• Prior experience delivering medical devices to the US market to be used in patient homes.
• Develop innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate mechanical, electronic, and soft-good components.
• Oversee risk analysis, failure mode assessments, and verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including industrial design, software, hardware, and regulatory teams, to deliver holistic, user-focused solutions.
• Engage with manufacturing partners to optimize designs for mass production, ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Participate or lead hiring activities for mechanical engineering.
• Project management as assigned.
• Supervision or management of employees as assigned.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure mechanical designs are aligned with industrial design direction.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, master’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or optical engineering considered an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design, with a focus on medical devices and wearable technology.
• Extensive experience leading projects across the full product lifecycle, including design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), including early stage ideation and concept design.
• Expertise in SolidWorks.
• Deep knowledge of materials science, including biocompatible and medical-grade materials.
• Experience in integrating soft goods, flexible materials, or textiles into wearable device designs.
• Strong understanding of medical device development processes, including risk management, design controls, and usability engineering.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with VR, AR, or related wearable technologies as part of a product portfolio.
• Proven ability to innovate at the intersection of hardware, software, and industrial design.
• Familiarity with human-centric design principles and ergonomics for wearable devices.