Senior Mechanical Engineer

SafelyYou is a company dedicated to empowering safer, person-centered care in senior living through innovative technology. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of physical products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and manufacturable devices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development for products integrating electronics, sensors, and PCBs
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for tooling, assembly, and manufacturing
• Design with plastic injection molding, sheet metal, and machined components in mind (DFM/DFA/DFT)
• Collaborate with electrical and industrial designers to optimize product integration and performance
• Prototype, test, and iterate mechanical designs to meet functional, thermal, and safety and reliability requirements
• Work closely with supply chain team, suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality, scalable production
• Support product certification, reliability, and compliance testing
• Own mechanical documentation, BOMs, and materials specifications
• Drive design reviews and mentor other engineers in best practices
• Balance speed and quality, knowing when to iterate quickly and when to invest for the long term

Requirements:

• CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development
• Proven experience with plastic injection molding and high-volume manufacturing
• Strong understanding of mechanical integration with electronics and PCBs
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and familiarity with PLM workflows
• Experience managing DFM feedback and working directly with manufacturers
• Experience in certification and compliance processes for medical or electronic devices, including familiarity with standards such as:
• IP ratings (e.g., IP54, IP65, IP67) for ingress protection
• IEC 60601 (medical electrical equipment safety)
• ISO 13485 (medical device quality management systems)
• UL/CSA certification processes
• RoHS and REACH environmental compliance
• Hands-on prototyping and testing skills
• Knowledge of tolerance analysis, material selection, and environmental considerations
• Excellent communicator and collaborator across disciplines
• Experience in consumer electronics, IoT devices, or healthcare hardware is a plus