Mechanical Engineer II

Position: Mechanical Engineer II, Req#: 3417-1
Location: Lake Forest, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 3+ Months Contract

Job Description:

The client is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Design to join our Surgical R&D team in Lake Forest, CA. You will be responsible for development of components in a sub-system dictated by R&D as well as performing work and lead technical support staff for completing projects or tasks requested from Simulation and Manufacturing team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree + 10-years minimum work experience
• Proficient using 3D CAD software Creo Parametric modules: ISDX, Simulate, Pro-Process, Sheet Metal, Large tabulation / Family table set up, Mechanism, Pro-Process, including employing top-down design and master model methodology. SolidWorks is a plus.
• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of materials and specifications for plastic, die casting, sheet metal, and machine parts.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high schoolyrs; Assoc.+9yrs; M.S.+2yrs; PhD+0yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Motivated self-starter. Proven ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Working and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced R&D environment preferably in the medical device space.
• Familiar with DRM and ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards for completing drawings for machine, plastic, sheet metal, and die-cast components, top-level assemblies, and module assemblies. Drawings for Cables and PCBAs is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assure project progress, resolve technical issues, and escalate when needed.
• Design, develop, and document plastic, die cast, sheet metal, and machine components. and assemblies utilizing Creo Parametric 3D CAD software.
• Create and manage products or sub-system's top-down skeleton-level architecture to ensure module interfaces and master model is in alignment with the client's development process.
• Generating detailed fabrication drawings utilizing GD&T and mechanical tolerance analysis.
• Recommends fabrication and additive manufacturing processes to meet R&D needs, specifically plastic, die casting, sheet metal, and machine component design.
• Develop a network of external suppliers and internal resources within the department and across functions.
• Perform fitment and DFM/A checks.
• Ensures the integrity and quality of the Group's output by establishing, maintaining, and enforcing Alcon standards, processes & procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in group procedures, and leads initiatives aimed at continual improvement in efficiency & effectiveness of the group.
• Ensures engineering and company procedures are followed.
• Mentors, develops, and trains engineers and group personnel in the proper use of Creo Parametric CAD software and top-down design and master model methodologies.