Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for executing engineering deliverables for new product development and design change projects and supporting product lifecycle through sustaining engineering projects related to dental products offered by Kerr. This role involves troubleshooting, designing for manufacturability, testing for feasibility, and improving product performance while ensuring adherence to design requirements and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

New Product Development Support

Contribute mechanical engineering support to R&D initiatives, including research, concept development, rapid prototyping, and design refinement for new restorative and endodontic devices.

Sustaining Engineering & Technical Support
Partner with cross-functional team to drive sustaining engineering and design change initiatives by identifying and implementing design improvements that enhance product functionality, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency. Provide expert support for existing products, resolving technical issues to improve performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Design Requirement Development & Characterization

Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams to generate SMART design input requirements and characterize engineering requirements with regards to critical performance attributes and clinical relevance.

Test Method Development
Design and implement new test methods to support ongoing projects, product claims substantiation, and laboratory activities. Continuously maintain, refine, and optimize existing test methods and test protocols to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with evolving technical requirements and standards.

Testing, Validation & Manufacturing Integration
Plan and execute testing and validation of design or process changes to confirm compliance with performance and safety requirements. Maintain a strong understanding of current manufacturing processes and collaborate with operations to identify and implement process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and the PMO to ensure alignment of efforts, timely execution of tasks, and successful delivery of project milestones and objectives.

Design Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Maintain accurate documentation of design changes, test results, and product specifications. Ensure all modifications comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
Actively participate in lean and continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem-solving to drive operational excellence.

Policy & Safety Compliance
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including those related to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Travel Requirements
Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for domestic and international support of manufacturing sites, suppliers, or clinical evaluations.

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 4+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in a highly regulated environment
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks required) And familiarity with simulation extension tools.
• Experience in consumable product design and electromechanical systems
• Must reside within a commutable distance to Pomona, CA. This role is not 'remote' but 'hybrid' four days in the office.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical production processes.
• Knowledgeable with CNC programing/machinery highly preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Aptitude with GD&