Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hearing Aids Product Lead

Starkey Hearing Technologies; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 93,940 - 141,750; Full time

Job summary

Starkey Hearing Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced hearing solutions.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, balance performance, manufacturability, and cost, and mentor peers to elevate engineering practices. The role emphasizes hands‑on design, validation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering best‑in‑class products in a fast‑moving medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 7+ years in product development.
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years' experience.
• PhD Mechanical Engineering with 2 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate system and component performance requirements.
• Lead the project team to document performance targets from requirements.
• Design new and innovative hearing aids and accessories.
• Interface with suppliers to develop new processes and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet manufacturing and performance requirements.
• Develop DFMEA documentation to address potential failures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PhD Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ProE

CAD software

Job description

Starkey Hearing Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced hearing solutions.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, balance performance, manufacturability, and cost, and mentor peers to elevate engineering practices. The role emphasizes hands‑on design, validation, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering best‑in‑class products in a fast‑moving medical device environment.