Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

medtronic; Melikgazi; On-site; TRY 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Turkey seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical and electromechanical medical products across R&T, NPD, and RPE. You will apply strong engineering expertise to develop, launch, and sustain high-quality solutions that improve patient outcomes.

You will work independently and with a multidisciplinary team, taking ownership from concept to production release, including prototyping, testing, and design transfer while guiding junior engineers.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 4+ years experience; MS with 2+ years; PhD with 0 years
• Experience in mechanical product design including precision-machined parts, sheet metal, plastics and assemblies
• Strong knowledge of drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturability and verification methods
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CREO and SolidWorks
• Experience with manufacturing processes and collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across R&T, NPD, and RPE and create 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and docs
• Perform GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and predictive engineering analyses to optimize performance and cost
• Plan, support, and document prototype builds, testing, V&V, and fixture design
• Lead root-cause investigations for design/manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
• Drive BOM management, configuration control, engineering changes, and design transfer to manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers on tech evaluation and product introduction

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD (CREO, SolidWorks)

Tolerance stack-up & GD&T

DFM / DFX

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred in related field

PhD with relevant experience (0 years)

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Join Medtronic as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and play a key role in the design and development of innovative mechanical and electromechanical medical products and systems across Research and Technology (R&T), New Product Development (NPD), and Released Product Engineering (RPE). You will apply strong mechanical engineering expertise, technical judgment, predictive engineering methods, and creative problem-solving to develop, launch, and sustain high-quality solutions intended to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

You will work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, taking ownership of complex engineering activities from concept design and analysis through prototyping, production design, verification and validation, manufacturing transfer, and released-product support. The role also provides opportunities to lead technical activities, influence engineering decisions, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and provide guidance to less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Lead and execute mechanical engineering activities across R&T, NPD, and RPE, including the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical components, assemblies, mechanisms, and systems, creation of 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Perform engineering analyses, including tolerance stack-up and Geometric Dimensioning, Tolerancing (GD&T), and predictive engineering, to evaluate and optimize product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
• Plan, support, and document prototype builds, engineering testing, Verification and Validation (V&V), and the design and qualification of assembly, test, calibration fixtures, jigs, and tools
• Lead technical investigations and structured root-cause analysis for complex design, manufacturing, test, production, and field issues, and develop, implement, and verify appropriate corrective actions and design improvements
• Drive product lifecycle activities across development and sustaining engineering, including Bill of Materials (BOM) development, configuration control, engineering changes, technical documentation, and transfer of designs from Research and Development (R&D) to manufacturing and ongoing released product support
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams, suppliers, quality, systems, tests, electrical, and other cross-functional stakeholders on technology evaluation, component selection, manufacturing processes, assembly, product introduction, design transfer, and resolution of technical issues
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and design reviews for other engineers, and lead engineering projects or workstreams across R&T, NPD, and RPE as assigned

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with 0 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in mechanical product design and development, including precision-machined parts, sheet metal components, plastics, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies
• Strong knowledge and practical application of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, design for manufacturability, and design verification methods
• Proficiency with 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CREO and SolidWorks
• Strong knowledge of common metal and plastic manufacturing processes and experience working with suppliers and manufacturing teams during development, product introduction, and released product support
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams

Experience in medical device development and familiarity with relevant medical device standards, guidelines, and regulations would be beneficial. Additional experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and engineering change processes, design controls, risk management, electrical motors, pneumatic systems, wiring and cabling, process validation and equipment qualification, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA), lean manufacturing, 5S, and structured root-cause analysis methods would also be an advantage.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).