Sustaining Engineer

Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com); Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com) in Warsaw, IN, seeks a Senior Sustaining Development Engineer to lead complex product-sustaining initiatives across sites. The role focuses on CAPA, obsolescence management and supplier transitions, driving continuous improvement and technical leadership.

The successful candidate will mentor engineers, review regulatory documentation, and ensure alignment with quality and clinical requirements while improving product reliability and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading sustaining/continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, CAPA, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering projects across multiple products and sites.
• Manage product obsolescence, component replacements, and supplier transitions.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis and root cause investigations; implement CAPA.
• Develop and improve engineering procedures, tools, standards and sustaining processes.
• Review and approve engineering change documentation and technical reports.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, quality and efficiency.
• Ensure sustaining activities align with business priorities and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

ABET-accredited degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sustaining Development Engineer (W2 only)

Job Duration: 12+ Months Contract to start

Job Location: Warsaw, IN

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sustaining Development Engineer to lead complex engineering and product-sustaining initiatives across multiple products and sites. This role will focus on product improvements, failure analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), supplier transitions, and obsolescence management.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, drive continuous improvement, mentor engineering team members, and ensure engineering activities align with business, quality, clinical, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex sustaining engineering projects across multiple products and manufacturing sites.
• Manage product obsolescence, component replacements, and supplier transition activities.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis, root cause investigations, and implement systemic corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop and improve engineering procedures, tools, standards, and sustaining processes.
• Review and approve engineering change documentation, technical reports, and relevant clinical and regulatory documentation.
• Identify product and process risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product reliability, quality improvements, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure sustaining engineering activities support business priorities and long-term product performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering projects, product-sustaining activities, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of failure analysis, root cause investigation, CAPA, and risk management.
• Ability to review technical documentation and support engineering change processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution (or global equivalent) in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Biomedical Engineering Technology / Bioengineering Technology
• Aerospace Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering
• 5-7 years of full-time engineering experience.
• Experience managing sustaining engineering projects across multiple products or manufacturing sites.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers and providing technical direction.