Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consumables for Med Devices

Titan, Inc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences in San Diego is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of disposable consumables for life-science instruments and medical devices. The role emphasizes plastics design, injection molding, and bioburden/sterility control, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create manufacturable, user-friendly solutions.

The position requires deep expertise, leadership, and the ability to interface credibly with clients on design decisions and program

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience with disposable/consumable components for IVD or medical devices.
• Deep hands-on expertise in plastics design and injection molding, including resin selection and tooling considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of consumables (cartridges, cassettes, fluid-path sets).
• Lead DFMA reviews with internal and external manufacturers and tooling vendors.

Skills

Plastics design

Injection molding

DFM/DFA

CAD SolidWorks

GD&T

Leadership

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences in San Diego is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of disposable consumables for life-science instruments and medical devices. The role emphasizes plastics design, injection molding, and bioburden/sterility control, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create manufacturable, user-friendly solutions.

The position requires deep expertise, leadership, and the ability to interface credibly with clients on design decisions and program