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Technical Leader - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Chicago, Illinois, us💼 Full-time💰 $135,000–$135,000🗓 2026-04-10 → 2026-07-31

Core

Oversees and guides mechanical design efforts across multiple programs for drug delivery devices, leading cross-functional teams to develop prototypes and prepare designs for high-volume manufacturing.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Technical Leader)

Builds

Prototypes and detailed designs for drug delivery devices ready for high-volume manufacturing

Domain

Medical device manufacturing / Pharmaceutical industry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical engineering expertise, CAD software proficiency (Solid Works), regulatory knowledge (FDA, ISO), injection molding and automation experience, high-volume production management, prototype design and testing, complex problem solving within cost/time constraints, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Consulting environment experience, cross-organizational networking, basics of electronics and software

Technologies

Solid Works, CAD software

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead technical design teams within multi-disciplinary, multi-site programs; Develop and communicate action plans internally and externally; Define planning and resources for technical design activities; Identify potential problems early and suggest options based on cost, time, and requirements; Design, build, and test prototypes to characterize performance; Solve complex technical problems within timing and cost constraints; Guide and mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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