Mechanical Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Reno, NV to design mechanical components and assemblies for a regulated medical-device platform, owning parts from concept through design transfer. You will apply 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T, perform tolerance analyses, evaluate prototypes, and contribute to design control deliverables and manufacturing support.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 4–5 years of relevant design experience, with familiarity in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–5 years of mechanical design experience; medical device or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with plastics/injection molding and precision assemblies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD; produce detailed drawings with GD&T.
• Perform tolerance stack-up, material selection, and design-for-manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) analysis.
• Build and evaluate prototypes; plan and execute mechanical testing and verification.
• Contribute to design control deliverables (design inputs/outputs, DFMEA, design reviews, DHF).
• Support injection molding, machining, and other supplier processes; review parts and resolve issues.
• Drive design changes, root-cause investigations, and CAPAs for released products.
• Create and maintain BOMs, specifications, and work instructions; support design transfer to production.
• Collaborate with electrical/electro-mechanical, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Prototyping & testing

Documentation & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer designs and develops the mechanical components, housings, and assemblies of client's VCM platform, owning parts from concept through design transfer and sustaining engineering. This role emphasizes precision design, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability within a regulated medical-device environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD; produce detailed drawings with proper GD&T.
• Perform tolerance stack-up, material selection, and design-for-manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) analysis.
• Build and evaluate prototypes; plan and execute mechanical testing and verification.
• Contribute to design control deliverables (design inputs/outputs, DFMEA, design reviews, DHF).
• Support injection molding, machining, and other supplier processes; review parts and resolve issues.
• Drive design changes, root-cause investigations, and CAPAs for released products.
• Create and maintain BOMs, specifications, and work instructions; support design transfer to production.
• Collaborate with electrical/electro-mechanical, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications — Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–5 years of mechanical design experience; medical device or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with plastics/injection molding and precision assemblies is a plus.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks) and GD&T application.
• Solid grasp of tolerance analysis, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Prototyping, testing, and data-driven problem solving.
• Familiarity with design controls and verification/validation preferred.
• Clear technical documentation and teamwork.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Office, lab, and light manufacturing environment; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Hands-on bench and prototype work.