Sr Mechanical Designer II - RD

Starkey Hearing; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Hearing aid benefits

Job summary

Starkey Hearing in Minnesota seeks a senior mechanical design engineer to develop complex product concepts for production release. You will leverage Creo Parametric to create accurate models and drawings, collaborating with engineers and suppliers to meet performance, manufacturability and cost goals.

The role emphasizes design verification, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality, reliable hearing technology components.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design & Drafting; required.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience; hearing/medical devices preferred.
• Advanced GD&T and injection molded design knowledge is required.
• Strong understanding of DFMEA/DOE/FEA and product development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conceives highly complex product design concepts and prepares models using Creo Parametric.
• Work with engineers and project leaders to translate concepts into production-ready designs.
• Create accurate CAD drawings and communicate design intent to ensure quality.
• Review supplier models and integrate designs from cross‑functional teams.
• Lead design reviews and contribute to DFMEA documentation.
• Support prototype and production debugging to verify form, fit and function.

Skills

Creo Parametric

Surfacing

Team collaboration

3D printing

Independent decision making

Engineering calculations

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Design & Drafting

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

Join an innovative engineering team where you'll design cutting-edge products that improve lives while taking concepts from idea to production. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in Creo Parametric to develop complex mechanical designs, collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers, and help deliver high-quality, manufacturable products that set the standard for performance and reliability.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry‑leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

Job Summary Description / Primary Purpose Of Job

This job, with minimal supervision, is responsible to design and develop highly complex product and component concepts for release to production in a manner to ensure superior performance, quality, manufacturing, and cost requirements for standard or custom products.

Job Responsibilities/Results

• Conceives highly complex product design concepts and prepares design models using Creo Parametric
  • Work with engineers and project leaders to understand new product concepts and design requirements, making suggestions for improvement and enhancements, as necessary.
  • Utilize expertise in Creo Parametric to create accurate component, assembly, and system drawings and models.
  • Ensure designs meet performance, manufacturing, quality, and cost requirements and conform to design engineering best practices.
• Creates and maintains accurate models and drawings in accordance with Starkey’s documentation control standards.
  • Create accurate and up‑to‑date documentation using Starkey’s documentation procedures.
  • Create accurate CAD models and drawings which communicate the design intent and ensure a high standard of quality.
  • Create Engineering Change Requests (CR’s) for release.
• Review and integrate models and drawings provided by suppliers and other cross‑functional team members.
  • Interface with key suppliers on co‑development projects.
  • Coordinate and integrate designs from suppliers and modify, as necessary.
  • Accept feedback and design improvement recommendations from Continuation Engineering and other internal departments.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to Mechanical Engineering.
  • Generate process improvement ideas and actively participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Perform design verification testing to ensure that all criteria are met.
  • Specify design verification testing to ensure that products meet quality and reliability requirements
  • Support design validation testing of all new parts and assemblies.
  • Aid prototype and production debugging efforts to ensure that design intent is met, and parts are acceptable for form, fit and function.
  • Ensure product quality by evaluating and dispositioning First Article Inspection data.
• Provide input into project planning and management to ensure that project schedules are met, and areas of high risk addressed.
  • Coordinate and lead design reviews as required.
  • Determine mechanical design tasks and provide input into project timelines and schedules.
  • Provide project status updates at team meetings as required.
  • Collaborate with other cross‑functional team members to create and maintain DFMEA documentation which ensures that all key areas of potential failure have been considered and addressed.
    

Job Requirements

Education

• Associate degree in Mechanical Design & Drafting required.

Experience

• 10+ yrs. experience in mechanical design required, hearing or medical device industry experience preferred.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of GD&T standards required.
• Advanced knowledge of injection molded processes required
• Advanced knowledge of injection molded plastic, stamped metal, and elastomeric product design required.
• Basic knowledge of acoustics and vibration is highly desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of product development best practices (i.e., DFM, DOE, DFMEA, FEA, Lean PD, etc.)

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced skills in Creo Parametric 3D design software with a minimum of 2,000 hours on Creo Parametric E required.
• Advanced skills in surfacing required
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Utilize 3D printing to advance design developments
• Ability to work independently to make decisions and report progress.
• Personal communication and conduct skills at a professional level.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and analysis desired including geometry, trigonometry, and strength of material calculations.

Salary And Other Compensation

The target pay rate for this position is between $37.76 - $55.53 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include: geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company‑paid life and short‑term disability insurance, long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.