What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Mechanical Engineering position at Blur Product Development?
Description:
Blur is an innovation and product development consulting firm serving the healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. We hire talented individuals with a passion for delivering results who know how to design, develop and deliver products. Our clients encompass a broad variety of markets and technologies, and we value employees who are versatile and able to quickly adapt to new challenges.
We are currently searching for a Director of Mechanical Engineering with extensive
experience in product development to join our office in Cary. The ideal candidate
will demonstrate a history of creative problem solving, mastery of engineering
principles, and practical knowledge of manufacturing processes. Excellent
communication and leadership skills, and a passion for product development are
essential to our team.
Job Type:
- Permanent Full-Time Employee
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the mechanical design team, including project planning and mentorship
- Interface with clients
- Will be involved in projects at all stages, from crafting proposals through design and manufacturing
- Participate in concept brainstorming meetings
- Perform mechanical design for new medical and consumer products
- Follow medical device design controls, including design documentation and writing and executing verification test protocols
- Assist vendors in design transfer and troubleshooting manufacturing processes
Skills/Qualifications:
- BS, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, advanced degree a plus
- 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in product development
- Experience leading projects and teams
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis
- Understanding of a wide array of manufacturing methods
- Medical device experience is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person