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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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

Strong 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 environment.

Strong 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 setting.

Excellent career growth opportunities within a leading MedTech organization.

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