Mechanical Engineer at Lexington Medical, Inc in Bedford, MA

Summary: Lexington Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their R&D team, responsible for designing, prototyping, and validating mechanical and mechatronic subsystems for surgical devices. Responsibilities: - Design, prototype, and validate mechanical and mechatronic subsystems for minimally invasive surgical devices - Develop 3D CAD models, drawings, and assemblies; review peer designs with a focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability - Select materials and components appropriate for precision, miniaturized mechanisms - Execute hands-on testing and experimentation to characterize performance and inform design decisions - Partner closely with manufacturing to optimize designs for DFM/DFA and support design transfer - Document development activities in accordance with medical device requirements (design history, test reports, technical documentation) - Contribute to continuous improvement of existing products with a focus on quality, speed, and cost Required Qualifications: - B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent - Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem-solving ability - Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) - Experience designing precision mechanical components, with exposure to manufacturing processes such as injection molding, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, or stamping - Curiosity, ownership mindset, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications: - Medical device experience is a plus, but not required Required Skills: Mechanical engineering fundamentals, 3D CAD, SolidWorks, Precision mechanical component design, Manufacturing processes, Injection molding, CNC machining, Additive manufacturing, Stamping, Ownership mindset