R&D Design Engineer

Responsibilities  

- Generate disruptive concepts through structured brainstorming and TRIZ-based ideation.  

- Build 3D CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks or Creo, applying GD&T for tolerance analysis.  

- Fabricate proof-of-concept hardware with in-house 3D printers, CNC mills, and laser cutters.  

- Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DoE) using JMP or Minitab; analyze data to refine designs.  

- Deconstruct competitor products, patent landscapes, and emerging standards to uncover white space.  

- Draft verification test protocols, select sensors, and automate data capture with LabVIEW.  

- Collaborate with materials scientists to qualify polymers, alloys, and composites for reliability.  

- Present weekly technical reviews—clear, concise, story-driven—to executives and cross-functional peers.  

- Document design history for regulatory filings (FDA, FAA, ISO) using ALM/PLM systems.  

Requirements  

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.  

- 5+ years in research & development or NPI within regulated or high-tech industries.  

- Expert-level proficiency in at least one mainstream CAD package (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA).  

- Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, rapid machining, and bench-level prototyping.  

- Strong command of statistical methods, DoE, and Monte Carlo analysis for risk reduction.  

- Comfortable writing LabVIEW or MATLAB scripts for test automation and data reduction.  

- Track record of granted patents or peer-reviewed publications (preferred yet not mandatory).  

- Ability to thrive amid ambiguity, balance blue-sky thinking with pragmatic engineering.  

- Excellent written and spoken English; capable of translating complex physics into plain language.