Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer II

The Science Team at Pride Health supporting the Material Sciences Industry has an opening for Product Design Engineer II in San Antonio, TX.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Product Design Engineer II to join a cross-functional engineering team supporting medical device product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. In this role, you will contribute to product and process improvements, engineering change activities, product investigations, verification and validation testing, technical documentation, and design control compliance. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and validation teams to support projects throughout the product lifecycle.

Additional Details:

Contract Length: 12 Months with the possibility of extensions

Pay range: $30 to $40 per hour on W2 (As per experience)

Responsibilities:

• Lead design change initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Support product and process change projects from concept through implementation.
• Drive timely resolution of engineering-related issues and technical investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Validation, and Product Development.
• Develop engineering documentation, including Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Plans (ECPs), and technical reports.
• Create and maintain specifications for components, assemblies, packaging, and labeling.
• Partner with Verification & Validation teams to develop test protocols and validation documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses and product testing to verify designs meet functional and performance requirements.
• Analyze test data using statistical methods and prepare technical reports with findings and recommendations.
• Participate in product failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Support risk management activities in accordance with applicable medical device standards.
• Ensure compliance with Design Control processes and applicable quality system regulations.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements, cost reductions, and manufacturing optimization.
• Participate in brainstorming and design reviews to develop innovative engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience within the medical device industry.
• Experience creating Engineering Change Plans (ECPs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), or similar engineering change documentation.
• Experience managing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Knowledge of medical device design controls and regulated product development.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience supporting verification and validation activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in FDA-regulated or ISO-certified product development environments.
• Internship or early-career experience supporting regulated medical device development.
• Experience with statistical analysis of engineering test data.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to…