Medical Device Mechanical Engineer - Design & Prototyping

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

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