Design Engineer – Medical Device

Viltis Consulting; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Viltis Consulting is looking for a Design Engineer (Contract) to support a medical device organization in Richmond, IL. This role involves technical design responsibilities and project leadership in New Product Development (NPD) and Design History File (DHF) remediation activities.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a regulated industry, strong technical writing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a full-time schedule, focusing on quality and compliance in a medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a regulated industry with design control requirements.
• Experience in the medical device industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with Design History Files (DHF) and risk management documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drive project execution and coordinate validation activities.
• Author, review, and maintain Design History File (DHF) documentation.
• Facilitate weekly project meetings and track project timelines.

Skills

Technical writing

Project coordination

Statistical analysis

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Engineer – Medical Device (Contract)

Location: Richmond, IL
Duration: 6-Month Contract (July 2026 – December 2026)
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week, Monday–Friday Day Shift
Department: Manufacturing Science & Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking a Design Engineer to support a medical device organization through a critical New Product Development (NPD) initiative and Design History File (DHF) remediation activities. This role combines technical design engineering responsibilities with project leadership, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple global sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project execution, coordinating validation activities, and authoring key design control documentation in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Facilitate weekly project meetings and coordinate activities between global sites.
• Track project timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate on-site activities related to verification and validation (V&V), process validation, and equipment installations.
• Author, review, and maintain Design History File (DHF) documentation.
• Develop and maintain product requirements, specifications, and design documentation.
• Support risk management activities and maintain associated documentation.
• Create and review verification and validation protocols and reports.
• Apply statistical analysis techniques and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to support product development and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable design control requirements and quality system standards.

Quality & Compliance

• Support activities within a regulated medical device environment.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Adhere to quality system requirements and established engineering processes.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to support project objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a regulated industry with design control requirements.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Familiarity with Design History Files (DHF), risk management documentation, and design verification activities.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global project teams.
• Project Management
• Medical Device Design Controls
• Design History Files (DHF)
• Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Technical Documentation
• Statistical Analysis
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Organization

Success in This Role

Success will be measured by:

• Delivery of complete, accurate, and compliant engineering documentation.
• Effective coordination of project activities and stakeholders.
• Support of program timelines without preventable delays or rework.
• Consistent reliability, professionalism, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.