Job Title: Design Engineer – Endoscope Accessories & Imaging Systems Department: R&D – Endoscopy & Imaging Systems Location: Vapi, Gujarat Reports To: Manager / Senior Manager – Design / R&DJob Purpose: To design and develop plastic molded and metal components for endoscope accessories and medical imaging systems, including the outer housing/body of imaging equipment, ensuring high standards of functionality, reliability, manufacturability, aesthetics, and regulatory compliance in alignment with global medical device standards.Key Responsibilities: - 1. Product Design & Development • Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for endoscope accessories, imaging systems and related medical devices. • Create concept, preliminary and detailed designs using SolidWorks / AutoCAD / CATIA. • Prepare 3D CAD models, assemblies, 2D manufacturing drawings, BOMs and technical specifications. • Ensure designs meet functional, ergonomic, aesthetic and durability requirements. • Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly.2. Plastic Molding Design • Design plastic injection moulded components considering material behaviour, tooling constraints and production feasibility. • Select suitable materials such as ABS, PC, PC-ABS, Nylon, PEEK based on application requirements. • Define wall thickness, draft angles, ribs, bosses, snap-fit features and parting lines. • Participate in mold design reviews, tool trials (T0/T1/T2) and design modifications. • Identify and resolve moulding issues including warpage, sink marks, shrinkage and cosmetic defects.3. Metal Parts Design • Design precision metal parts using machining, sheet metal, casting and turning processes. • Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure proper fit and function. • Select materials such as Stainless Steel (SS 304/316), Aluminium alloys, Brass. • Define surface treatments including passivation, anodizing, polishing and coating as required. • Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing teams for feasibility and cost optimization.4. Imaging System Enclosure & Housing Design • Design outer enclosures and housings for medical imaging systems. • Consider thermal management, EMI/EMC requirements, cable routing and serviceability. • Integrate mechanical designs with electronics, optics, sensors and cabling. • Ensure compliance with safety, usability and service access requirements.5. Prototyping, Testing & Validation • Support prototyping activities using CNC machining and 3D printing. • Participate in fit, form and functional testing of components and assemblies. • Support design verification and validation activities. • Implement design changes based on testing outcomes, risk assessments and user feedback. 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with Electronics, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Supply Chain teams. • Support design transfer activities from R&D to manufacturing. • Participate in technical discussions with suppliers, toolmakers and manufacturing partners. • Support engineering change management and continuous improvement initiatives.7. Documentation & Compliance • Prepare and maintain design documentation including drawings, specifications and revision history. • Support design control documentation in line with ISO 13485 requirements. • Ensure compliance with applicable medical device standards and internal quality systems. • Participate in internal and external audits as required.Qualifications and Experience: • B.E. / B. Tech / Diploma in Engineering / Production Engineering or equivalent. • 3–8 years of experience in mechanical design of plastic and metal components. • Experience in medical devices, endoscopy, imaging systems or precision equipment preferred. • Hands-on experience with SolidWorks / AutoCAD / CATIA is mandatory.Skills and Competencies: • Strong expertise in plastic injection moulding and metal part design. • Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis and manufacturing processes. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and design optimization skills. • High attention to detail and design accuracy. • Ability to work effectively in a regulated, cross-functional environment. • Good communication and technical documentation skills.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • On-time delivery of design outputs as per project timelines. • First time-right design quality and reduction in rework or tooling changes. • Successful transfer of designs to manufacturing with minimal issues. • Compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. • Contribution to cost optimization, product reliability and design improvements.
Job Title
Design Engineer