Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Vantage MedTech is searching for a top-tier Mechanical Engineer (Independent Contractor) to provide mechanical engineering consulting services for medical devices. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of industry experience, a strong understanding of CAD modeling, and proficiency in creating detailed engineering drawing packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of industry experience in the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization principles
• Experience performing static structural finite element analysis (FEA/FEM)
• Familiarity with CFD for simple fluidic systems, as well as heat transfer and fluid flow analysis
• Experience leading or contributing to mechanical hazard analyses and product/hardware FMEA activities
• Ability to develop design input requirements for complex mechanical systems and components
• Working knowledge of medical and mechanical safety standards and the ability to design for compliance