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Product Development Engineer, Mechanical

MRA-The Management Association
$45 - $50 per hour
United States, Illinois, McHenry
Jun 06, 2025
Product Development Engineer - Mechanical MEDELA, LLC in McHenry, IL This is a long term temporary assignment and requires being onsite 4 days per week. Candidate needs to be within commuting distance to McHenry, IL. We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies. We make a difference in the lives of mothers and babies every day Please go to https://www.medela.com/company/medelacares to learn about us. Medela LLC is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Mechanical (Temporary Assignment) You will be contributing to the vital research and development of products through design and development of medical devices and related products aligned to the Medela strategy. Prepare design options for product realization using a variety of techniques including brainstorming, competitive product analysis, similar solution analysis, etc. Identify performance, cost, quality, and timing trade-offs among alternatives Based on the selected alternative, clearly establish and document product and performance requirements for product development and future technical use Develop working models and prototypes to assist in selection of appropriate alternatives Conforms to ISO, FDA and other regulatory standards by working with the applicable functional areas as needed Medela's US-based manufacturing and development facility is headquartered in McHenry, Illinois. www.medela.com This position requires an on-site presence in McHenry, IL four days a week. Education/Experience Requirements: Product Development Engineer - Mechanical (Temporary Assignment) Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related field required Minimum three years' experience in engineering Mechanical design, materials, analysis, and manufacturing experience required Plastic part design, materials, analysis, and manufacture direct experience strongly preferred Electro-mechanical design, analysis and manufacturing experience strongly preferred Regulated environment experience required, Medical product experience strongly preferred Six Sigma experience strongly preferred Minimum one year job required CAD experience; Experience with Creo preferred Ability to self-manage projects, i.e. tasks, resources, interfaces with external stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities Experience working in an environment with global objectives Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including occasional international travel Must be able to read, understand and communicate in English Apply principles of logical thinking to solve practical problems This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position. Starting Hourly Wage: $45 We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies. At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and well-being through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions. Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company's success. If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application. For this position we only consider direct applications - thank you for your understanding. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=e7c44cfe-6946-4b77-9939-493d186ba760&ProductType=OnlineApplicant&SubType=PG