Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

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The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for executing engineering deliverables for new product development and design change projects and supporting product lifecycle through sustaining engineering projects related to dental products offered by Kerr. This role involves troubleshooting, designing for manufacturability, testing for feasibility, and improving product performance while ensuring adherence to design requirements and regulatory compliance.

• New Product Development Support – contribute mechanical engineering support to R&D initiatives, including research, concept development, rapid prototyping, and design refinement for new restorative and endodontic devices.
• Sustaining Engineering & Technical Support – partner with cross-functional teams to drive sustaining engineering and design change initiatives by identifying and implementing design improvements that enhance product functionality, manufacturability, and cost‑efficiency. Provide expert support for existing products, resolving technical issues to improve performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Design Requirement Development & Characterization – collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to generate SMART design input requirements and characterize engineering requirements with regard to critical performance attributes and clinical relevance.
• Test Method Development – design and implement new test methods to support ongoing projects, product claims substantiation, and laboratory activities. Continuously maintain, refine, and optimize existing test methods and test protocols to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with evolving technical requirements and standards.
• Testing, Validation & Manufacturing Integration – plan and execute testing and validation of design or process changes to confirm compliance with performance and safety requirements. Maintain a strong understanding of current manufacturing processes and collaborate with operations to identify and implement process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and the PMO to ensure alignment of efforts, timely execution of tasks, and successful delivery of project milestones and objectives.
• Design Documentation & Regulatory Compliance – maintain accurate documentation of design changes, test results, and product specifications. Ensure all modifications comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives – actively participate in lean and continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem‑solving to drive operational excellence.
• Policy & Safety Compliance – adhere to all company policies and procedures, including those related to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Travel Requirements – occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for domestic and international support of manufacturing sites, suppliers, or clinical evaluations.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Solid Works required) and familiarity with simulation extension tools.
• Experience in consumable product design and electromechanical systems.
• Must reside within a commutable distance to Pomona, CA. This role is not “remote” but “hybrid” four days in the office.

• Strong knowledge of electro‑mechanical production processes.
• Knowledgeable with CNC programming/machinery highly preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Aptitude with GD&T preferred.
• Aptitude with DFX (design for manufacturability, inspection, assembly) preferred.
• Aptitude with injection molding, rapid prototyping, and consumables manufacturing processes preferred.
• Aptitude with lean engineering / Six Sigma preferred.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Aptitude to quickly learn business systems.
• Strong verbal and technical…