Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Forj Medical; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Forj Medical is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop high‑reliability electromechanical medical devices. You will work cross‑functionally with engineers, clinicians, and suppliers to move concepts into production while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include design reviews, risk analysis, validation testing, and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a collaborative environment with growth opportunities in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 6–9 years of experience with BS or 3–6 years with MS.
• Expert-level understanding of mechanical design, detailing, prototyping, DFMEA, fabrication processes, and testing for Class II/III medical devices.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proven project planning and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate electromechanical medical devices, including systems with instrumentation, fluid management, motion control, pneumatics, and power transmission.
• Collaborate with human factors engineers, designers, clinicians, and external partners to develop clinically relevant products.
• Design enclosures in compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead design reviews, technical analyses, and project definition; estimate costs and schedules.
• Apply statistical methods to assess manufacturability, reliability, and process capability.
• Define and perform testing, feasibility studies, verification, and validation activities.
• Provide technical direction to internal and external engineering teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Design for manufacturability

Technical documentation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact.

Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us.

Job Summary

Mechanical Engineers at Forj Medical apply standard operating procedures and in-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering best practices, standards, and technologies to design, develop, test, and support medical device systems. They collaborate cross‑functionally to advance products from concept through development and into production. Senior Mechanical Engineers operate with minimal technical supervision and are responsible for delivering milestones on projects of moderate to high complexity, as directed by the Program Manager. They are assigned substantial technical responsibilities, often requiring creativity, sound engineering judgment, and independent decision‑making. Senior Mechanical Engineers may serve as the technical authority in their area of expertise, lead projects or major subsystems, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate a wide range of electromechanical medical devices, including systems involving instrumentation, fluid management, motion control, pneumatics, and power transmission
• Collaborate with human factors engineers, industrial designers, usability experts, clinicians, and external partners to develop innovative, clinically relevant products
• Design plastic, metal, and machined enclosures in compliance with applicable international standards and regulatory certification requirements
• Research, develop, and evaluate electromechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, and equipment; support supplier selection and qualification
• Participate in and lead design reviews, technical analyses, project definition, and cost and schedule estimating
• Apply statistical methods to assess manufacturability, reliability, and process capability
• Utilize tools such as hazard analysis, DFMEA, and other risk management methods to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance
• Define and perform feasibility, evaluation, verification, and validation testing
• Provide technical direction to internal and external engineering support personnel
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to define assembly processes and ensure design for manufacturability and scalability
• Design, build, and validate test and manufacturing fixtures
• Provide sustaining and consulting engineering support to manufacturing and post‑market activities
• Develop task estimates to support project planning, proposals, and resourcing activities
• Lead and support continuous improvement and engineering process initiatives
• Lead the analysis, evaluation, and selection of design alternatives
• Prepare, review, and maintain design documentation, test plans, and reports
• Lead requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, and traceability activities
• Support and consult on test execution and data interpretation
• Mentor, train, and support the technical development of engineers and technicians
• Ensure compliance with internal design controls, quality system requirements, and applicable regulations
• Interface with customers and collaborate with business development as needed

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 6–9 years of experience with a BS degree or 3–6 years with an MS degree
• Expert‑level understanding of mechanical design, detailing, prototyping, design for manufacturability, production processes, and testing for Class II and/or Class III medical devices
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex mechanical problems efficiently and effectively
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project planning, organization, and technical leadership capabilities
• Medical device industry experience preferred but not required

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Manufacturing environment

Compensation

The expected starting salary for this position is $100,000 to $135,000 depending on qualifications. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

Forj Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Employment Requirement

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation And Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is outlined below under "Job Details" and is dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws. Beyond base salary, Forj offers a competitive Total Rewards Package. We offer health, dental, vision, 401K plans, and time off programs. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.