Senior Device Engineer

Gilder Search Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation time

401(k) after 90 days

Job summary

Ventura Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Device Engineer to support autoinjector and combination product development. You will lead day-to-day activities, manage design control deliverables, coordinate with vendors, and ensure program objectives are met.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on device development experience and can independently manage design control activities, risk management deliverables, technical documentation, and cross-functional project execution while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of device or combination product development experience.
• Hands-on autoinjector development and commercialization experience (preferred).
• Experience with design controls and risk management.
• Strong schedule development and cross-functional coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support autoinjector and combination product development across programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and Gantt charts.
• Coordinate activities with device vendors, fill-finish partners, assembly sites, and suppliers.
• Prepare and manage design control and risk management deliverables.
• Draft development and verification plans and supporting documentation.
• Manage day-to-day program execution with strategic direction from client leadership.
• Work independently on design control processes and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Design controls

Risk management

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Device Engineer to support client device development programs focused on autoinjector and combination products. The successful candidate will serve as an extension of the client team, leading day-to-day development activities, managing design control deliverables, coordinating external partners, and ensuring program objectives are achieved.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in medical device and combination product development, with the ability to independently manage design control activities, risk management deliverables, technical documentation, and cross-functional project execution while contributing to overall program strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support autoinjector and combination product development activities across multiple programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and Gantt charts.
• Coordinate activities across device vendors, fill-finish partners, assembly sites, and other suppliers.
• Prepare and manage design control and risk management deliverables.
• Draft development plans, verification plans, and supporting technical documentation.
• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned programs while receiving strategic direction from client leadership.
• Work independently on design control processes and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively across technical and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5–10 years of relevant experience in device or combination product development (preferred).
• Direct, hands-on autoinjector development and commercialization experience (preferred).
• Experience with controls and risk management.
• Willingness and ability to perform detailed, hands-on execution work in addition to any strategic input.
• Strong project management skills, including schedule development and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location

• On-site in San Diego, CA

Employment Type

• W2 Contract

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly range: $70-$90 depending on experience
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation time
• 401(k) after 90 days

About Ventura Solutions

Ventura Solutions is a reputable end-to-end medical device and combination product consulting, staffing, and training firm. With our deep industry expertise spanning medical devices and combination products, coupled with an outstanding talent pool, we stand out as the preferred option for a diverse array of projects. On the consulting side, we integrate seamlessly into your team and manage small to complex Statement of Work (SOW) projects. On the staffing side, we help source, screen, and on-board reputable employees to fill temporary, temp to permanent, and permanent job openings. We accelerate product development, keep products compliant, and help build great organizations. For more information, visit us at www.ventura-solutions.com.

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