Project Engineer - #1399553

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Tustin, CA (On-Site)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 $100,000 / year

Company Overview

At ClearPath Medical, we help innovators bring life-changing medical products to market. Our team merges engineering excellence with manufacturing expertise to accelerate device development.

Role Overview

We seek a hands-on Project Engineer with a mechanical engineering background and strong experience in cable assemblies. Youll take ownership of medical device development projects from concept through production, working collaboratively across design, quality, and manufacturing teams.

This is an on-site role in our Tustin, CA, facility and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test custom components, tooling, and assembly fixtures
• Lead and manage full lifecycle development of medical devices, focusing on cable assembly systems
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to translate product requirements into design solutions
• Document and control design outputs, including drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Conduct risk analysis, FMEA, and design reviews in compliance with FDA and ISO standards
• Support transfer to production, process validation, and continuous improvement activities
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in medical device product development
• Proven experience designing or working with cable assemblies
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and materials selection
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
• Hands-on. Work directly with manufacturing technicians to troubleshoot, develop processes, etc
• Injection molding experience overmolding of cables and connectors
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of biocompatible materials, adhesives, and heat-shrinking techniques
• Experience working in a contract development/manufacturing environment
• Machining experience manual mills/lathes/tool room equipment
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $70K$100K
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, holidays, and career development opportunities
  
  
  

ClearPath Medical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.