New Product Development Engineer

Akkodis is a Product Development Engineer contractor for the location of Irvine CA. It is a contract Position for 12 months. Ideally Looking for a candidate with experience in the Medical Device Manufacturing Industry.

Pay Range: $50 - $55/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Duties

• CAD Design and Development: Create, modify, and update detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for medical device components and assemblies using SolidWorks CAD software.

• Product Development: Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering teams to enhance existing product designs, incorporating Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and ensuring all drawings are properly dimensioned and comply with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

• Design Optimization: Analyze and optimize designs to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance performance without compromising quality. Complete tolerance analyses and component assembly analyses to ensure assemblies fit together and operate as intended.

• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including CAD drawings, design history files, and engineering change orders (ECOs), ensuring accuracy and traceability.

• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all activities adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies to maintain compliance with internal and external standards.

• Collaboration and Communication: Partner with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to achieve seamless integration of device components. Provide clear and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field is required.

• 3D Solid Model CAD and drafting training is required, preferably Solidworks.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in product design for medical devices or similar products is required.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software (specifically SolidWorks) is required

• Knowledge and experience in application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), in alignment with the ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard is required

• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly knowledge is required.

• Familiarity with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other design analysis tools is desired.

• Understanding of materials used in medical devices is required.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and attention to detail are desired

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified SolidWorks Professional) are desired.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer Aided Design software (Onshape, Solidworks)

• Microsoft software (Word, Excel)

• Document management software (Agile)

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Punit Pathak at Punit.pathak@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance