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Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Vantage MedTech

Olathe, KS

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Analysis Skills, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Cancer, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Coagulation, Communication Skills, Congestive Heart Failure, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Design for Assembly (DFA), Documentation, Engineering Consulting, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Management, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis, Gene Therapy, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hazard Analysis, Heat Transfer, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Materials Analysis, Materials Testing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Medical Equipment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Rapid Prototyping, Regulations, Safety Standards, SolidWorks, Sterilization, Technical Analysis, Test Plan/Schedule, Tolerance Analysis, Usability Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Olathe, KS
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (Independent Contractor)
Duration: 12-months (possibility of extension)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Department: Hardware, Technical Services
Point of Contact: Engineering Manager/Director
Location: Olathe, KS

Vantage MedTech provides comprehensive design and manufacturing services, supporting the advancement of medical technologies from concept through to product realization. We develop and manufacture new products for the treatment of heart failure, cancer, stroke, Gene Therapy, COPD, TBI, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Clots, Brain Surgery, and many more! We are searching for top-tier talent to apply their gifts to making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. If this is something you aspire to, we would like to talk with you!  

* This is an independent contractor role for a defined term of approximately 12 months, with potential for extension. This role is not an employee position and is not eligible for company sponsored benefits.

Services:
  • Contractor shall provide Vantage with Mechanical Engineering Consulting Services.
Scope: 
  • Designing and developing mechanical components and systems for medical devices in alignment with applicable regulatory standards (ISO 13485, FDA, MDR)
  • Creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, tolerance analyses, and material specifications
  • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support design, integration, and system-level problem solving
  • Supporting design transfer activities, including supplier coordination, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Delivering engineering analyses and technical outputs with a high degree of autonomy and professional judgment
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of industry experience in the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred), including advanced part, surfacing, and parametric feature modeling
  • Demonstrated ability to create detailed engineering drawing packages with proper dimensioning and tolerancing for moderately to highly complex assemblies
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
  • Experience applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization principles, along with knowledge of manufacturing methods and production processes
  • Experience performing static structural finite element analysis (FEA/FEM)
  • Familiarity with CFD for simple fluidic systems, as well as heat transfer and fluid flow analysis (preferred)
  • Experience leading or contributing to mechanical hazard analyses and product/hardware FMEA activities
  • Ability to develop design input requirements for complex mechanical systems and components
  • Working knowledge of medical and mechanical safety standards and the ability to design for compliance
  • Experience with rapid prototyping, including 3D printing and model fabrication for usability testing
  • Experience working within a regulated quality system (e.g., ISO 13485) is preferred
  • Familiarity with biocompatibility considerations and ISO 10993-1 compliance (preferred)
  • Understanding of sterilization methods and ability to evaluate material compatibility and effects (preferred)
Additional Qualifications:
  • Ability to interact effectively with clients.
  • Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • High level of initiative with ability to self-manage.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as reporting and presentational skills.
  • Investigate clinical requirements.
  • Regulatory agency experience including UL, CE and FDA approval processes preferred.
Vantage MedTech values a diverse team and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All applicants must be authorized to perform services in the United States without sponsorship.  For more information, visit www.vantagemedtech.com 
 

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