Job Description
Job Title
Design Engineer – Medical Devices
Department
R&D; – Medical Devices
Location
Vapi, Gujarat
Reports To
Manager / Senior Manager – Design & Development

Job Purpose
Meril Life Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Design Engineer to support the design and development of innovative Medical Devices . The role involves designing plastic molded and metal components, product enclosures, and mechanical assemblies for advanced medical devices while ensuring compliance with global quality and regulatory standards.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in plastic injection molded components, precision metal parts, enclosure design, CAD modeling, and medical device product development , with a focus on manufacturability, performance, reliability, aesthetics, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities
1. Product Design & Development
Design and develop mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete assemblies for medical devices.
Develop innovative concepts and translate requirements into manufacturable product designs.
Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD .
Ensure designs meet functional, ergonomic, aesthetic, reliability, and durability requirements.
Conduct design reviews and implement design improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles to optimize product performance and production efficiency.
2. Plastic Injection Molded Component Design
Design and develop plastic injection molded components for medical devices.
Select suitable engineering polymers such as ABS, PC, PC-ABS, Nylon, PEEK, and other medical-grade materials .
Define critical design parameters including:
Wall thickness
Draft angles
Ribs and bosses
Snap-fit mechanisms
Parting lines
Gate locations
Participate in mold design reviews and tooling trials (T0, T1, T2).
Analyze and resolve molding issues such as:
Sink marks
Warpage
Shrinkage
Flow marks
Cosmetic defects
Coordinate with tooling vendors and manufacturing teams for successful production implementation.
3. Precision Metal Parts Design
Design metal components utilizing:
CNC machining
Turning
Milling
Sheet metal fabrication
Casting processes
Perform GD&T; application and tolerance stack-up analysis.




Select appropriate materials including:
Stainless Steel (SS304 / SS316)
Aluminum alloys
Brass
Titanium and other engineering metals
Define surface finishing requirements such as:
Anodizing
Passivation
Powder coating
Polishing
Electropolishing
Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to optimize quality, cost, and manufacturability.
4. Medical Device Enclosure & Housing Design
Design functional and aesthetic enclosures, housings, and external assemblies for medical devices.
Consider thermal management, cable routing, serviceability, user accessibility, and product safety requirements.
Integrate mechanical designs with electronics, sensors, motors, actuators, and other subsystems.
Ensure compliance with usability, reliability, and medical device design requirements.
Optimize product designs for manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, and long-term performance.
5. Prototyping, Testing & Validation
Support rapid prototyping using CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing technologies.
Conduct fit, form, and functional evaluations of prototypes.
Participate in Design Verification (DV) and Design Validation (DVT) activities.
Analyze test results and implement design modifications where necessary.
Support risk management activities and design improvements based on user feedback and validation outcomes.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with:
Electronics Engineering
Software Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs
Supply Chain teams
Support design transfer activities from R&D; to production.
Coordinate with suppliers, toolmakers, and contract manufacturers.
Participate in Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Change Management activities.
Drive continuous product and process improvement initiatives.
7. Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including:
Design drawings
Specifications
BOMs
Design history records
Revision control documents




Support Design Control processes in compliance with:
ISO 13485
IEC 60601 (where applicable)
Medical Device Quality Management Systems
Participate in internal and external audits.
Ensure adherence to company quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements.

Educational Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, or related disciplines.
Diploma holders with relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience
1–2 years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
Experience in:
Medical Devices
Healthcare Equipment
Precision Engineering Products
Electromechanical Systems
Industrial Product Design
Experience with plastic molded and precision metal components is mandatory.

Technical Skills
Mandatory
SolidWorks
AutoCAD and/or CATIA
Plastic Injection Molding Design
Metal Parts Design
GD&T;
Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
DFM/DFA
BOM Preparation
Engineering Documentation
Preferred
Medical Device Product Development
Enclosure & Housing Design
FMEA
Risk Management
Rapid Prototyping
ISO 13485 Design Controls
IEC 60601 Awareness

Competencies
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and design accuracy.
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and regulated setting.
Robust communication and technical documentation skills.
Innovative mindset with a focus on quality, usability, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time completion of design deliverables against project milestones.
First-time-right design quality and reduction in engineering change requests.
Successful tooling qualification and manufacturing transfer.
Compliance with quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
Contribution to product reliability, innovation, and cost optimization.
Reduction in development cycle time and manufacturing-related issues.

Why Join Meril Life Sciences?
Opportunity to develop next-generation medical devices for global healthcare markets.
Exposure to advanced product development, precision engineering, and manufacturing technologies.
Collaborative innovation-driven work environment.
Excellent career growth opportunities within a leading MedTech organization.

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