Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Real; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Team lunches and social events

Long-term R&D focus

Job summary

Real is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to drive the development of advanced implantable and wearable medical devices in a global setting. You will guide products through the full lifecycle and mentor engineers while aligning cross‑functional teams for successful execution.

Ideal candidates bring extensive medical device product development experience, strong leadership skills, and a track record of commercializing complex electromechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of medical device product development experience.
• proven success leading products from concept through commercialization.
• Strong electromechanical product development background.
• Experience with Class II medical devices; Class III experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Creo and/or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of verification & validation, design controls, manufacturing transfer, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership experience influencing teams and driving technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end mechanical product development from concept through commercial release.
• Drive technical decision‑making across external and implantable electromechanical systems.
• Establish product requirements, technical specifications, and design strategies.
• Lead design reviews, engineering discussions, and cross‑functional development efforts.
• Support verification, validation, failure analysis, manufacturing readiness, and product launch activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and design control requirements.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple development programs.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is a global medical technology company seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development of advanced implantable and wearable medical devices. This individual will guide products through the entire development lifecycle while mentoring engineers and driving cross‑functional execution.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in medical device product development, strong leadership capabilities, and a history of successfully commercializing complex electromechanical products. This role offers the opportunity to influence next‑generation technologies while helping shape the future of a growing engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end mechanical product development from concept through commercial release.
• Drive technical decision‑making across external and implantable electromechanical systems.
• Establish product requirements, technical specifications, and design strategies.
• Lead design reviews, engineering discussions, and cross‑functional development efforts.
• Support verification, validation, failure analysis, manufacturing readiness, and product launch activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and design control requirements.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple development programs.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of medical device product development experience.
• Proven success leading products from concept through commercialization.
• Strong electromechanical product development background.
• Experience with Class II medical devices; Class III experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Creo and/or SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of verification & validation, design controls, manufacturing transfer, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership experience influencing teams and driving technical decisions.

Preferred Experience

• Implantable medical device development.
• Cochlear implants, hearing technologies, neuromodulation, or similar regulated products.
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with Design History Files, risk management, FMEA, and advanced engineering analysis tools.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Technical leadership role with direct influence on new product development.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Collaborative engineering culture that values innovation and teamwork.
• Hybrid work environment with strong work‑life balance.
• Weekly team lunches, social events, and a growing R&D organization focused on long‑term success.

EOE Statement

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct‑hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.