Mechanical Engineer III

Envista Holdings Corporation; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 115,700 - 141,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance from第一

Paid time off

Sign-on bonuses

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Envista Holdings Corporation in Quakertown, PA designs and manufactures dental imaging devices and software, serving as a North American hub for design and manufacturing. This role emphasizes advanced mechanical design for medical devices, balancing safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost while collaborating with global teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of mechanical design experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of mechanical product design experience.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, or automotive).
• Ability to independently complete complex engineering assignments with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Leads or supports engineering projects from concept through design, prototype, verification, design transfer and post-launch support.
• Develops mechanical designs, assemblies, components, fixtures, and related specifications balancing safety, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Translates customer, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing requirements into practical mechanical solutions.
• Prepares and maintains engineering documentation for multiple audiences (design inputs/outputs, drawings, BOMs, test protocols).
• Participates in design reviews, FMEA, risk analysis, and design validation activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

DFM

Prototyping

Technical communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Company Overview

DEXIS is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative dental imaging equipment, software, and solutions. The Quakertown, Pennsylvania facility serves as the North American hub for design and manufacturing of dental imaging devices and software.

Benefits

Competitive pay, sign‑on bonuses, paid time off, sick time, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance effective day one, 401(k) match, sick/jury duty/benefit policies, community involvement and employee appreciation events. The workplace includes a climate‑controlled facility, a 1,200‑square‑foot fitness room, a café with gourmet coffee and snacks, and leisure amenities such as a pool table and shuffleboard.

Responsibilities

• Leads or supports engineering projects from initial concept and specification through design, prototype build, verification, design transfer, manufacturing implementation, and post‑launch support.
• Develops mechanical designs, assemblies, components, fixtures, tooling, and related specifications while balancing safety, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and user needs.
• Translates customer, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, and business requirements into practical mechanical design solutions.
• Prepares and maintains engineering documentation for multiple audiences, including design inputs, outputs, drawings, bills of material, test protocols, test reports, engineering analyses, ECNs, and design history files.
• Participates in and may lead cross‑functional design reviews, FMEA activities, risk analysis, usability or human‑factors reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and technical decision reviews.
• Develops verification strategies and writes or reviews test protocols for mechanical products, components, assemblies, fixtures, and design changes.
• Performs hands‑on testing, prototyping, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and design iteration using engineering judgment and data from multiple sources.
• Interprets legacy designs and performs sustaining engineering activities, including product support, component obsolescence resolution, supplier changes, value engineering, and continuous improvement.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, subcontractors, suppliers, and international design teams in design transfer, technical support, and vendor coordination situations.
• Designs, fabricates, or coordinates test parts, equipment, jigs, and fixtures using internal resources, suppliers, basic machine tools, and rapid prototyping methods.
• Supports Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance activities by integrating applicable design control, risk management, regulatory, and quality system requirements into engineering work.
• Facilitates or contributes to the ECN process for cross‑functional workstreams and ensures assigned engineering deliverables are completed with appropriate quality, traceability, and timeliness.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects or activities with limited supervision, raising risks, trade‑offs, and resource needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Acts as a resource for engineers, co‑ops, interns, and colleagues with less experience by providing technical guidance, peer review, coaching, and support without direct supervisory authority.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors consistent with future management potential, including accountability, clear communication, collaboration, constructive feedback, and the ability to build consensus across functions.
• Supports and contributes to continuous improvement and Envista Business System activities such as Daily Management, Problem Solving Process, Visual Project Management, and standard work improvement as applicable.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Leadership & Management Readiness Expectations

• Models accountability by owning commitments, following through on deliverables, and communicating risks or decisions early.
• Builds trust with cross‑functional partners by listening, clarifying requirements, and aligning technical recommendations with customer, quality, regulatory, operational, and business needs.
• Provides informal guidance to less‑experienced engineers and helps raise the technical capability of the team through mentoring, peer review, and practical coaching.
• Uses data, structured problem solving, and professional judgment to resolve complex issues and drive timely decisions.
• Demonstrates readiness for future people leadership by showing consistency, composure, documentation discipline, prioritization, and the ability to influence outcomes without formal authority.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in mechanical product design, sustaining engineering, new product development, design transfer, manufacturing support, or a closely related engineering role.
• Advanced degree may be considered in combination with relevant experience.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical device, aerospace, or automotive is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to independently complete complex engineering assignments with minimal guidance and to make sound engineering recommendations based on data, analysis, risk, and business needs.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical parts, assemblies, mechanisms, materials, tolerancing, drawings, specifications, and design for manufacturability.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drawing tools such as SolidWorks (preferred), Creo, or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience with testing, prototyping, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and verification of mechanical designs, products, or fixtures.
• Working knowledge of design control documentation, engineering change control, risk‑based decision making, and cross‑functional product development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small to moderate technical workstreams, coordinate cross‑functional input, mentor less‑experienced team members, and influence without direct authority.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly and build consensus in complex or sensitive situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard engineering documentation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical device, aerospace, or automotive.
• Experience with Design Control, DFM, GMP, FDA, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, risk management, or related quality system requirements.
• Experience supporting FDA 510(k) cleared medical devices or regulated product submissions.
• Intermediate to strong knowledge of material properties and associated processing techniques, including plastic injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal forming or stamping, casting, and additive manufacturing.
• Experience with FMEA, fault tree analysis, risk analysis, usability or human‑factors considerations, component selection, reliability principles, value engineering, and design for assembly.
• Experience with basic machine shop equipment, 3D printing equipment, prototype fabrication, and fixture development.
• Formal project management, technical leadership, Lean, EBS, or continuous improvement training.
• Demonstrated interest or capability in developing people, improving team effectiveness, and preparing for a future management or technical leadership role.

Salary Range

$115,700 – $141,400 (actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and geographic location).

EEO & Legal

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal‑opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Company Information

Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. For more information, visit www.envistaco.com.