Sr. NPI Mechanical Engineer - Tooling
Core
Design and sustain precision mechanical fixtures and tooling for manufacturing lines of the daVinci SinglePort medical device platform.
Role type
Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer (Tooling)
Builds
Custom assembly/test fixtures, manufacturing processes, and equipment for new and existing medical devices.
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Precision mechanical engineering
Required skills
Advanced fixture and tooling design, CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, FEA modeling, statistical process control (Cpk, DOE), root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone), knowledge of component manufacturing (injection molding, machining, welding), DFM/DFA expertise
Preferred skills
Mid-volume single-use device manufacturing, ISO 13485 design controls, machine tool experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, FEA, DOE, Cpk, 8D, Fishbone
Responsibilities
Design and implement assembly/test fixtures for complex operations; lead root cause investigations for assembly defects; support equipment and process qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ); provide DFM/DFA feedback to design engineering; mentor manufacturing engineers; drive continuous improvement of manufacturing lines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities