Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Veranex:
Veranex’s mission as an Innovation CRO is to improve patient outcomes by accelerating our clients’ innovations to market. As the world’s only end-to-end professional services firm focused on MedTech, we take clients’ Vision to Velocity through our comprehensive service portfolio, with expertise in human-centered design and product development, preclinical and clinical research, regulatory affairs, and market access and reimbursement consulting.

About This Role:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex electro-mechanical medical devices. This role is integral to our product development lifecycle, from concept through validation and manufacturing transfer. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for innovation in the medical device space.

What You’ll Do:

• May lead the design and development of complex electro-mechanical medical devices and equipment.

• Generate expert-level 3D and 2D CAD data.

• Develop and integrate high-functioning design prototypes with minimal guidance.

• Execute prototype testing plans and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to junior engineers.

• May direct internal resources and manage external development partners.

• May function as the mechanical engineering lead on product development programs.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, QSR, and ISO regulations.

• Participate in business development activities, including proposal review and client engagement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 3–6 years of relevant work experience in medical device development.

• Thorough knowledge of product development and strong understanding of the medical device industry.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to build functional prototypes.

• Ability to solve moderate to complex technical problems.

• Ability to solve problems of diverse scope.

• Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.

• Familiarity with FDA, QSR, and ISO standards.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

• Location: Hybrid or office-based in Providence, RI.

Preferred:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partners.

• Prior involvement in business development or input to proposals.

• Advanced CAD proficiency and rapid prototyping experience.

• Participation in audits and inspections for medical device projects.