Mechanical Engineer

About You:  You are a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 4–5 years of experience. You have a passion for understanding how complex instruments are built and thrive on ensuring processes and documentation are clear and complete. You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, interfacing with suppliers, and identifying opportunities to improve designs and assembly workflows. Your expertise in creating technical drawings, managing BOMs, and using PLM systems makes you a valuable team player in bringing engineering projects to life. What You Will Do: Create and maintain technical documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, and assembly instructions. Ensure documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and meets industry standards. Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure quality and availability of components. Address and resolve design, manufacturing, or delivery issues with external partners. Use PLM tools to manage product data, revisions, and change orders. Integrate documentation and data within the PLM system effectively. Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams on workflows and production. Participate in design reviews to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Review mechanical designs to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Support quality assurance, including inspections and root cause analysis. What You Need: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 4–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles, preferably in manufacturing or instrument development. Proficiency with CAD tools for creating technical drawings (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo). Experience with PLM systems for BOM management and engineering changes. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly techniques and design for DFM/DFA. Familiarity with industry standards for technical drawings and documentation. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with teams and suppliers. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast paced environment Bonus points for: Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies. Knowledge of regulatory standards for Medical Devices (e.g., ISO, FDA) About Vital Vital is revolutionizing the landscape of point-of-care diagnostics with our groundbreaking platform, VitalOne, designed to deliver real-time care wherever patients are. We have built a dynamic team of experts across various disciplines including chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics to fulfill our mission of making healthcare more accessible and proactive. At Vital, we seek tenacious, bold, and enthusiastic individuals ready to create impactful change in the healthcare industry. #LI-WN1