Design & Development Engineer III

Nissha Medical Technologies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nissha Medical Technologies is seeking a driven engineer in Buffalo, NY to drive the design of medical devices from concept through production. You will develop specifications, model components, perform analyses, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and manufacturability.

The role requires a engineering degree (or 15+ years of experience) and 5–8 years of design experience, with proficiency in CAD tools and CAE methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 5–8 years of design-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop product specifications derived from customer requirements.
• Conceptualize new product solutions meeting specifications, including mechanical, thermal, and electrical aspects.
• Perform engineering analysis to verify concepts meet specifications.
• Design details including CAD modeling, DFMA, material selection, and drawing specs.
• Develop and document production processes, fixtures, and assembly instructions.
• Lead engineering projects and support cross-site teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

15+ years of relevant experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo/Pro/E

Minitab

MathCAD

Marc/Mentat

Job description

About Nissha Medical Technologies

Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) where people, purpose, and technology come together to advance healthcare. Headquartered in the United States, NMT is the medical devices business unit and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissha Co., Ltd., a publicly traded Japanese company based in Kyoto, Japan (TSE: 7915). Across our global organization, our teams collaborate to design and manufacture innovative medical devices and solutions that make a real difference in patients' lives. We partner closely with our customers to solve complex challenges, move ideas forward, and support products from concept through commercialization. Our work spans patient monitoring, surgical and interventional solutions, precision components, and emerging technologies, all grounded in a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. At Nissha Medical Technologies, we believe our success is driven by our people. We foster an environment where curiosity is encouraged, teamwork is valued, and individuals are empowered to grow their skills and careers. If you're motivated by meaningful work, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare, you'll find a place to belong at NMT.

What You Will Do

• Develop product specifications derived from customer requirements
• Conceptualize new product solutions that are capable of meeting customer requirements based on product specifications. These solutions may include principles of solid mechanics, fluids mechanics, thermodynamics, and thermal mechanics. These solutions may require integration of electrical and software elements provided by other team members.
• Perform engineering analysis as a means of verifying that product concepts have engineering merit and have a high likelihood of meeting the product specifications.
• Perform detailed design of product solutions including CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, Material selection, and Drawing Specifications.
• Develop detailed drawing of components and assemblies identifying critical criteria to ensure product quality.
• Identify suppliers of components and procure prototype component samples.
• Perform initial engineering builds of design prototypes.
• Perform prototype evaluations and debug samples as required.
• Develop test methods and procedures for verifying that a design meets the product specifications.
• Prepare protocols and reports of various types included as part of design verification.
• Develop procedures and instructions for assembling product designs.
• Specify or modify production processing equipment required for manufacturing the product.
• Research and develop custom manufacturing processes as required
• Design, fabricate, and verify the installation of assembly fixturing and manufacturing aids.
• Identify, document, and verify critical in-process and final acceptance product quality criteria.
• Verify and validate production equipment, processes, and test methods.
• Support and participate in the risk management process required by the medical device industry
• Support, guide, and train production personnel in learning the process assembly instructions for the product design.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Manages and communicates with customers and suppliers in a professional manner thereby maintaining the company's quality reputation.
• Oversee technical aspects of engineering department, provide guidance to team
• Manage engineering responsibilities of change order system and label approval process
• Provide technical input for new product quotations and project financial and feasibility analyses
• Lead project teams in multi-site projects

What You Bring

• At a minimum this role requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline (preferably Mechanical, Biomedical, or Aeronautical) or 15 years of relevant experience.
• 5 to 8 years of Design related experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer Skills required: MS Word, PPT, Excel, Minitab, Solid Works, Creo/Pro Engineer, MathCAD, Marc/Mentat or Similar CAE Software
• Working knowledge of Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5 is required.
• Has experience designing disposable multicomponent mechanical systems with between 15-50 components
• Engineering analysis in specific areas of study including Mechanics of Materials, Strength of Materials, Static Analysis, Dynamics, and Mechanism Analysis is required.
• Thorough understanding of Plastics and Metals including processes for manufacturing these components for the healthcare industry is required, i.e. designing parts for injection molding, or designing parts for progressive stamping.

Professional Traits We Value

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, team player, results oriented in a demanding environment.
• Problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to react quickly to changes

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000- $115,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

In addition, Nissha Medical Technologies offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nissha Medical Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.