Mechanical Designer Jobs

Canada, Kingston

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The Mechanical Designer I position reports into the Sustaining Engineering department and is an integral part of the Sustaining Engineering team, which is responsible for driving continuous improvements in the Cocoon product line. This role is responsible to ensure the mechanical design for the Cocoon products can be sustained for manufacture and distribution within regulated markets, and that field defects are investigated and addressed at the design-level. This requires work in the area of mechanical design, thermos-dynamics, fluid-dynamics, accommodating biological process requirements, materials manufacture and assembly, prototyping and testing and transfer to manufacturing. As Mechanical Designer I, you will be given autonomy within the project requirements, and you will be expected to bring new ideas and innovation to the table. Collaboration with other team members and working across functions and supporting multiple projects will be the norm.

We are a team with a great mission, a high level of excitement and resources to accomplish our goals! Learn more here .

Cocoon® Platform | Cell Therapy Manufacturing | Lonza

Key Responsibilities

• Adheres to design and development principles, and employs prototyping and testing methodology
• Stewards the Design History File and Device Master Record through thorough documentation of specification updates, design verification, design information, risk assessments, etc.
• Participates in collaborative and complex design updates and implementations of corrective actions and backlog features related to product design within a cross-functional team
• Investigates product complaints and non-conformances, performs root cause analysis of failures, and proposes corrective actions in a timely fashion
• Generates and reviews technical documentation including investigative pursuits, conceptual design, mechanical drawings, and technical reports, all within a ISO 13485 Quality Management System
• Improves product quality and reliability, manufacturing efficiency and production yields through product design modification
• Develops and performs the verification activities on corrective designs
• Technical interface with vendors. Sources parts as required, and manages vendor issues as needed
• Reviews existing product designs, identifies weaknesses, proposes and implements improvements
• Applies a risk-based approach to product design activities using xFMEA methodology

Key Requirements

• Independent work and initiative
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills – organized and detail oriented, hands-on
• Competency in mechanical analysis skills such as kinematics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, material
• Excellent verbal and written skills – clear and concise communication
• Navigating processes and workflows required in regulated environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field; Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Extensive understanding of CAD systems – preferably SolidWorks
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, injection molding, 3D printing

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R55154

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