Job Description

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Columbus OH

Duration: 6 months

You will be a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, and feasibility assessment/demonstration; detail design including engineering analysis and testing; verification and validation testing and documentation; transfer to the client and follow-on support as needed. Projects typically involve multidisciplinary teams so you will regularly interface with electrical, software, systems, human factors, and other engineers as needed for the project. You will work closely with the program manager as both an individual contributor and or a technical lead responsible for guiding other engineers also depending on the needs of the project.


Major Responsibilities:
* Develop mechanical products, subsystems and/or components
* Participate in shaping the product design through upfront brainstorming and concept generation, as well as defining functional needs, system requirements and verification methods
* Apply creative thought and state-of-the-art technology to solve technical design problems throughout the entire development process
* Work with technicians and or hands-on assembly and testing work in the lab
* Work with Project Management and task leads to complete tasks within budget and schedule
* Generate design, development and support documentation following QS/ISO processes and procedures
* Communicate results and progress using written and oral communication to project leadership


Required Behaviors:
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and visual)
* Creative problem solving and analytical skills
* Motivated team player experienced with working in diverse teams
* Ability to conduct technical activities with minimal direction
* Self-starter initiative and mindset for continuous learning


Required Experience:
* B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university and five years of relevant experience or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field in mechanical engineering
* Design for plastic injection molded part experience
* Design for manufacturing experience e.g. machined parts, sheet metal, packaging of electronics/cables, etc., for commercial products
* Fluent using SolidWorks (preferred) or Creo along with PDM or Windchill vaults


Preferred Experience:
* Medical device or consumer product design experience
* Hands on general lab skills e.g. building and testing prototypes
* Literate in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009
* Experience using FEA analysis tools with a strong preference for ANSYS and/or Abaqus and plastic part experience
* Understanding of the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) and involvement in an ISO13485 operational environment

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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