Mechanical Engineer III

DEXIS; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign on bonus

PTO, sick time and holidays

401K match

State‑of‑the‑art facility

Fitness center

Café with coffee and snacks

Employee lounge

Job summary

DEXIS in Quakertown, PA, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer III to support existing products through their life cycle and lead development of new mechanical subsystems for domestic and global markets.

You will work cross‑functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing to ensure design controls, sustain engineering, and continuous improvement while mentoring teammates for future leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Strong ability to independently complete complex engineering assignments with data‑driven decisions.
• Experience with design control documentation and cross‑functional product development practices.
• Hands‑on testing, prototyping, troubleshooting, and verification of mechanical designs.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and 2D drawing tools such as SolidWorks or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Leads or supports engineering projects from concept to post‑launch support.
• Develops mechanical designs, assemblies, fixtures, and related specifications.
• Translates requirements into practical mechanical design solutions with cross‑functional teams.
• Prepares and maintains engineering documentation for design history file content.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, suppliers, and international design teams for design transfer.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

DEXIS is looking for individuals who work their best, help others, and commit to helping us improve our customer lives and celebrate the difference in others.

Who is DEXIS and why should you join the team??

We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative dental imaging equipment, software, and solutions. We offer meaningful work through innovation, diverse opportunities, and career progression.

We also offer

• Competitive Pay and Sign on Bonuses.
• PTO, Sick Time and Paid Holidays.
• Competitive leave policies including but not limited to Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Personal, and Parental Leave Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits effective DAY ONE!!!!
• 401K – company match starting DAY ONE!!!!
• Community involvement opportunities & employee appreciation events.
• Newly renovated, state of the art, climate-controlled facility.
• Newly built 1200 sq fitness room.
• Gourmet coffee, beverages, snacks, and lunches are available in our café.
• Employee Lounge with pool table, shuffleboard and skeet ball for downtime and employee fun!

Where are we?

Situated on the southern edge of the Lehigh Valley and easily accessible from northern Philadelphia suburbs and the surrounding areas, the Quakertown facility is our North American hub for the design and manufacturing of leading dental imaging devices and software. The facility has a growing, energetic, and diverse mix of professionals spanning engineering, operations, regulatory and quality backgrounds that work collaboratively in the fast-paced medical device field. A friendly and open atmosphere helps to foster strong personal and professional relationships across the organization.

Position Description

The Mechanical Engineer III is an experienced individual contributor responsible for supporting existing products through their product life cycle and leading or supporting the development of new mechanical products, subsystems, fixtures, and product improvements for domestic and global markets. The role works cross-functionally with Regulatory, Marketing, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, vendors, and other engineering disciplines to drive product changes, design control deliverables, sustaining engineering support, continuous improvement, and design transfer activities.

This position requires in-depth mechanical engineering knowledge and practical product development experience. The Mechanical Engineer III works independently with minimal guidance on complex assignments, applies best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve products and processes, and serves as a technical resource for colleagues with less experience. The role is intended for an engineer who can demonstrate ownership, sound judgment, cross-functional influence, and leadership qualities that support future progression into a people-management or technical-leadership role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads or supports engineering projects from initial concept and project 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.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to translate customer, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, and business requirements into practical mechanical design solutions.
• Prepares and maintains engineering documentation for multiple audiences, including design inputs, design outputs, drawings, bills of material, test protocols, test reports, engineering analyses, ECNs, and design history file content as applicable.
• 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 as appropriate.
• 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, elevating risks, tradeoffs, 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 And 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; an 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 working 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 materials 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.

IND123

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$115,000 - $130,000

Operating company: DEXIS

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