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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Johnstown, PA | Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
Company: UMF Medical
Reports To: Innovation Leader
About UMF Medical
At UMF Medical, we design and manufacture innovative medical equipment that helps healthcare professionals deliver better care every day. As clinical environments evolve, we’re committed to creating smarter, safer, and more efficient solutions that meet real-world challenges.
We’re a fast-growing, purpose-driven team built around our Core Values:
- Deliver a 5-Star Customer Experience
- We, Not Me (Teamwork)
- Innovative Growth Mindset
- Check Your Ego at the Door
- Commitment
Every day, our team members bring these values to life—collaborating, solving problems, and celebrating wins together.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our New Product Development (NPD) team—someone who’s excited to design innovative medical products and work hands-on from concept to commercialization, with capacity for professional growth into engineering management.
In this role, you’ll use SolidWorks and Design Thinking principles to turn ideas into market-ready products, working side by side with our commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to bring each concept to life.
At UMF Medical, we use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to stay focused, aligned, and accountable—so great ideas don’t just stay ideas; they become products that matter.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop new medical products using SolidWorks guided by Design Thinking principles.
- Collaborate across departments—Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain—to ensure each design is manufacturable, safe, cost-effective, and user-friendly.
- Translate customer insights and clinical feedback into intuitive, high-performance product solutions.
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Develop and execute test protocols for performance, safety, and reliability.
- Lead design reviews, support prototype builds, and ensure smooth transitions into production.
- Select materials and suppliers, evaluating tooling, cost, and manufacturability options.
- Balance creativity and discipline, managing multiple design projects from concept through launch.
What You Bring
Technical Skills
- Proficient in SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD software)
- Experience in sheet metal design (preferred)
- Familiarity with medical device standards (IEC/UL 60601)
- Experience with FEA, material selection, and tolerance analysis
- Comfortable with ERP systems, Excel, and cross-department collaboration tools
- Team-first attitude and a passion for collaboration
- Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Customer- and user-focused approach to design
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Committed to continuous improvement, learning, and growth
Education & Experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or equivalent practical experience
- 3–5 years of hands-on engineering experience
- Experience in medical devices or regulated industries is a plus
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- You’ll see your designs come to life—impacting healthcare professionals and patients across the U.S.
- You’ll work with an incredible team that values creativity, respect, and shared success.
- You’ll be part of a mission-driven company that’s growing fast and investing in innovation.
- You’ll have opportunities to grow, take ownership, and shape the future of our product portfolio.
- We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Ready to Build What Matters?
Bring your creativity, curiosity, and commitment—and join a team that’s redefining what’s possible in medical equipment.
UMF Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, veteran status, age, sexual preference, marital status, or disability.