Mechanical Engineer

Global leader in the healthcare/medical product manufacturing industry has multiple openings for Mechanical Engineers in Waukegan IL. Contract position expected to last 18 months, possible temp to hire. This position is responsible for new product development and sustaining product initiatives for the Containers & Disposables Elastomerics R&D organization. Currently we are only looking for local candidates. Great Contractor Benefits! Apply Now!

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Contribute to the support of the design, development and ongoing monitoring of products and processes through analysis, software tools and validation activities
- Support the timely provision of routine monitoring activities for multiple products, as well as for the development and enhancement of statistical methodologies, and software, to support product analysis.
- Assess results for application, validity and conformance to specifications.
- Recommend material and process specifications
- Utilize engineering tools to solve straightforward problems (e.g., FMEA, Finite Element Analysis, Process Modeling, Design of Experiments, Mold Flow, SPC, software development)

REQUIREMENTS

- BS in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred) and 3-5 years related experience or MS in Engineering and 0-2 years related experience
- Experience with disposable medical device product development
- Experience with plastic and/or elastomeric design and manufacturing (molding, extrusion)
- Strongly desire experience with applied statistical methodologies for product surveillance, (e.g. 'six sigma')

BENEFITS

- Paid Vacation
- 401K
- Health Insurance, and more...