Hands-On Mechanical Engineer, Medical Devices & Prototyping

Tekhawks LLC.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tekhawks LLC. in Kalamazoo is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to drive medical device product development.

You will design, prototype, test, and iterate on components using Creo, while collaborating with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Suppliers. You will coordinate prototype builds, support testing, troubleshoot issues, create and update 3D CAD models and drawings, and apply GD&T and DFM principles to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions for milestones across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Medical device/MedTech industry experience.
• Proficiency in Creo for 3D modeling and drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience with prototype builds and testing.
• Understanding of DFM principles.
• Experience with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate prototype builds, engineering builds, components, fixtures, and materials.
• Support engineering and product testing, ensuring prototypes and test articles are ready for scheduled tests.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, investigate test failures, identify root causes, and support design improvements.
• Review test results and recommend improvements to product performance and reliability.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, assemblies, and mechanical drawings using Creo.
• Maintain engineering drawings and documentation to reflect design changes and supplier feedback.
• Collaborate with suppliers on component design, manufacturability, tolerances, and drawing requirements.
• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and DFM principles.
• Work cross-functionally to support product development milestones and medical device engineering requirements.

Skills

Creo CAD

3D Modeling

GD&T

Prototype Builds

Troubleshooting

DFM

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

The Tekhawks LLC. in Kalamazoo is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to drive medical device product development.

You will design, prototype, test, and iterate on components using Creo, while collaborating with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Suppliers. You will coordinate prototype builds, support testing, troubleshoot issues, create and update 3D CAD models and drawings, and apply GD&T and DFM principles to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions for milestones across the