Our client, a Global Medical Device Manufacture has an immediate opening for a Product Development Engineer for a 12 Month + Contract.   Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment. 

Position Description (Principle Duties and Responsibilities)

• Designing and developing new products that meet functional, safety, and cost requirements.
• Specifying and documenting precise product functional requirements.
• Testing and integrating components to deliver optimized final product designs.
• Evaluating product effectiveness, safety, reliability, and cost to ensure compliance with standards.
• Developing and executing product specifications, fitness-for-use testing, and process validation plans.
• Creating and reviewing material part specifications and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Collaborating with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Utilizing CAD/CAE systems to model designs, produce engineering drawings, and validate design solutions.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product development processes.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 2+ years of engineering experience in product design, validation, or development.
• Strong proficiency in CAD/CAE software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with testing, validation, and process development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in the medical device, life sciences, or highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of design controls, FDA regulations, or ISO standards.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, molding, assembly).
• APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, or Six Sigma certification a plus.