Mechanical Engineer - Design for Cost & Product Improvement

pAs Mechanical Engineer, within Distalmotion’s Instruments – Product Improvement team, you will be responsible for driving product optimization initiatives with a strong emphasis on cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous product improvement for the Instruments of the surgical system. /p pThe Mechanical Engineer brings solid experience in component and tooling design with associated impact analysis (impact on design verification, risk assessment, quality and manufacturing costs) and root cause investigation of clinical complaints and/or non-conformities. /p h3Tasks /h3 h3Design Cost Optimization /h3 ul liSpecify design, prototype, and implement mechanical components and custom tooling/fixtures with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Cost (DFM/DFA/DFC). /li liIdentify, justify and execute cost reduction opportunities on existing instruments without compromising performance, quality or safety. /li liCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders from manufacturing of prototypes to testing and industrialization of the products. /li /ul h3Impact analysis /h3 ul liPerform comprehensive impact analysis of the proposed design changes, evaluating effects on manufacturing processes, unit costs, risk management and design verification. /li liEvaluate financial impact of proposed design changes, including tooling/fixture investments, scrap reduction and cycle time improvement. /li liDefine technical requirements and test protocols and ensure traceability with the design in test reports. Supervise and participate to design verification. /li liCollaborate with internal teams (Ops, QA, RA). /li liThe compliance with the applicable laws and standards and the design control practices is a must (e.g. ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, MDR). /li /ul h3Continuous Improvement /h3 ul liInvestigate clinical complaints and production non-conformity. /li liLead root cause analysis and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions to drive continuous product quality and reliability improvements. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 h3Education Experience /h3 ul liMechanical, microtechnology engineering degree or equivalent (BSc or MSc) /li libAt least 5 years /bof experience in the medical device industry or highly regulated environment (eg. Aerospace, automotive) /li /ul h3Technical competency /h3 ul libProficiency in CAD /b (SOLIDWORKS preferred) /li libDesign For Manufacturing /b experience (plastic and metal injection, stamping, …), for medium to high volume manufacturing /li liRelevant experience in Design Control (Design input/output/transfer, Risk Analysis, Failure mode analysis) /li liKnowledge of change management workflows /li /ul h3Soft Skills /h3 ul liStrong analytical, problem-solving, pragmatic and creative skills /li liGood communication skills with proactive attitude and strong accountability under limited supervision /li liLanguage: French, English /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 h3What we offer /h3 ul liA dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge medical technology that is shaping the future of robotic surgery. /li liFast-growing Company where innovation meets agility. /li liStructured onboarding program and training, ensuring a confident start. /li liHigh degree of autonomy and flexibility. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr