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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: - Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Duration: 06 Months Contract With possible extension

Shift 9 5 Monday - Friday

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for developing, reviewing, and delivering mechanical designs for custom-engineered equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design, engineering development, and manufacturing, preferably within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mechanical designs for engineering projects and equipment.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed mechanical design specifications.
• Create, review, and approve mechanical designs, assemblies, and system components.
• Support design development, testing, and evaluation to ensure performance and reliability.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing, installation, serviceability, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors regarding project progress, technical requirements, and potential challenges.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support project execution and timely delivery.
• Monitor project performance to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Apply relevant pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry standards and regulatory requirements during the design process.
• Identify design challenges and recommend practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, engineering, or project-related roles.
• Experience in mechanical design within industrial, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environments.
• Proficiency in Creo, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Experience designing mechanical components and process manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with biologics and pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, such as mixers, filtration systems, and stainless-steel process equipment.
• Understanding of design development, manufacturability, equipment commissioning, and validation.
• Knowledge of applicable pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry standards and regulations.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and external vendors.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, Outlook, and other standard business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting engineering projects throughout feasibility, design, construction, commissioning, and validation phases.
• Previous experience with biologics or pharmaceutical process manufacturing systems.
• Experience managing project deliverables, timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships.

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. CAD Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Creo and Autodesk Inventor; AutoCAD knowledge is also required.
2. Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
3. Strong Work Ethic: Self-motivated, accountable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering quality engineering designs.