Design Engineer – Medical Device

Engineering

Richmond, Illinois Contract Jun 3, 2026

Design Engineer – Medical Device (Contract)

Location: Richmond, IL

Duration: 6-Month Contract (July 2026 – December 2026)

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week, Monday–Friday Day Shift

Department: Manufacturing Science & Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking a Design Engineer to support a medical device organization through a critical New Product Development (NPD) initiative and Design History File (DHF) remediation activities. This role combines technical design engineering responsibilities with project leadership, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple global sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project execution, coordinating validation activities, and authoring key design control documentation in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

Lead cross-functional project teams supporting consumable product development initiatives.
Facilitate weekly project meetings and coordinate activities between global sites.
Track project timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
Coordinate on-site activities related to verification and validation (V&V), process validation, and equipment installations.

Design Engineering & Documentation

Author, review, and maintain Design History File (DHF) documentation.
Develop and maintain product requirements, specifications, and design documentation.
Support risk management activities and maintain associated documentation.
Create and review verification and validation protocols and reports.
Apply statistical analysis techniques and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to support product development and process improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable design control requirements and quality system standards.

Quality & Compliance

Support activities within a regulated medical device environment.
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
Adhere to quality system requirements and established engineering processes.
Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to support project objectives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a regulated industry with design control requirements.
Experience supporting product development, engineering documentation, or design control activities.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication, organization, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the medical device industry.
Familiarity with Design History Files (DHF), risk management documentation, and design verification activities.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
Experience working with cross-functional and global project teams.

Key Competencies

Project Management
Medical Device Design Controls
Design History Files (DHF)
Verification & Validation (V&V)
Risk Management
Technical Documentation
Statistical Analysis
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Problem Solving
Communication & Organization

Success in This Role

Success Will Be Measured By

Delivery of complete, accurate, and compliant engineering documentation.
Effective coordination of project activities and stakeholders.
Support of program timelines without preventable delays or rework.
Consistent reliability, professionalism, and adherence to safety and quality requirements.
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