Flying Pig Designs is now hiring for several positions right now! We’re looking for experienced, enthusiastic engineers, regulatory and quality specialists, lab technicians, and more. See below for our current job openings. If you aren’t the right fit but know someone who is, please share this blog or our LinkedIn page.
Senior Mechanical Engineer – 1 Year Contract to Hire
We are looking for a qualified Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our fun, fast-paced team of creative professionals for a one-year contract with potential to convert to a full-time position. If you have a track record of successful mechanical designs in the Biomedical Device field and 7+ years of experience, we would like to meet you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, has exceptional oral and written communication skills and can develop User-centric, clean, efficient designs with minimal supervision. Experience in the medical device field is required. You should be able to develop and maintain a schedule and assist in estimating a project. You should be able to collect and analyze Voice of Customer data. You should be able to utilize a variety of manufacturing processes, including 3D printing, machining, plastic injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication techniques. You should demonstrate a love of learning.
Ultimately, you should be able to act as a brand ambassador and manage the mechanical design from blank page to manufacturing transition. You will work on developing a wide variety of products in medical and consumer product industries.
In addition to running, creating, prototyping, and testing for a project, you will assist in other product design activities as required, participate in sales calls, and perform other miscellaneous jobs around the office. It is a small company after all!
What Does a Top Performer Look Like?
- Has proven experience as a strong mechanical designer
- Human-focused and detail-oriented
- Knowledge of Medical Device industry standards, regulations, and manufacturing best practices
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and adapt to changing demands
- Passionate about design and engineering industries
- Experience launching multiple successful projects
- Has strong ability to identify and track relevant project metrics
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and Ergonomics/Usability Research
- Works hard and plays hard
- Easy going and has a love of learning
- BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, and 7+ years of experience
Key Activities:
The below is not a complete list but describes some of the typical tasks for this role.
Shop Activities
- Filing, Shipping and Receiving
- Organize and maintain a clean lab space
- Scope, maintain, and assist in purchasing equipment
- Assist with Human Resources activities such as collecting and sorting resumes, attending job fairs, etc.
Design Activities
- Participate in brainstorm activities and Product Research
- Participate in product Usability and Verification/Validation testing
- Develop Product Requirements
- Perform Design and Analysis, including hand calculations, FEA, and bench testing
- Lead Design Review activities
- Mentor younger engineers
- Participate in prototype builds and low-volume manufacturing
- Lead documentation activities and manufacturing transfer
- Limited travel to vendors and customers (<25% of time)
Customer Experience Activities
- Respond to comments and customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Stay up to date on new services and equipment
- Build relationships with customers and industry professionals
- Stay up to date with relevant technology and design trends
- Attend Sales Calls and Visits as needed (<25% of time)
Typical Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Pay Range: $70-$90 per hour
Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Contract
We are looking for a qualified Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our fun, fast-paced team of creative professionals for a contract position. If you have a track record of successful Regulatory management in the Biomedical Device field and 5+ years of experience, we would like to meet you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, has exceptional oral and written communication skills and can develop, compile, and maintain regulatory documentation with minimal supervision. Experience in the medical device field is required. You should be familiar with CE marking, FDA processes, and common European standards. You should demonstrate a love of learning.
Ultimately, you should be able to act as a brand ambassador and ensure that processes and products adhere to regulatory standards from FPD to our Contract Manufacturers. You will work on a wide variety of products in the medical and consumer product industries.
In addition to providing quality support for a project, you will assist in other activities as required, participate in client calls, and perform other miscellaneous jobs around the office. It is a small company after all!
What Does a Top Performer Look Like?
- Has proven experience as a solid Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Human-focused and strongly detail-oriented
- Works as part of the team and not a roadblock
- Deep knowledge of Medical Device industry standards and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and adapt to changing demands
- Passionate about regulatory and engineering industries
- Prepares concise and easy to understand documentation
- Hands-on experience with 510k submissions
- Works hard and plays hard
- Easy going and has a love of learning
- BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, and 5+ years of experience
Key Activities:
The below is not a complete list but describes some of the typical tasks for this role.
Shop Activities
- Filing, Shipping and Receiving
Design Activities
- Communicate effectively with clients and regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review
- Develop, compile, and maintain regulatory documentation and databases
- Coordinate, prepare, and review regulatory submissions for domestic and international projects
- Analyze product complaints and make recommendations
- Develop or conduct employee regulatory training
- Review project documentation for compliance with applicable regulations and policies
- Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, clinical study compliance issues, etc.
- Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards and provide interpretive assistance
- Recommend changes to company procedures, etc. in response to changes in regulations or standards
- Participate in internal and external audits
- Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary
- Participate in Design and Phase Review activities
- Participate in Risk Analysis activities, such as FMEA
- Mentor younger engineers
Customer Experience Activities
- Respond to comments and customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Stay up to date on industry trends and technical knowledge
- Build relationships with customers and industry professionals
Typical Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Pay Range: $80-$120 per hour
Quality Engineer – 1-Year Contract
We are looking for a qualified Quality Engineer to join our fun, fast-paced team of creative professionals for a one-year contract. If you have a track record of successful Quality Management in the Biomedical Device field and 5+ years of experience, we would like to meet you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, has exceptional oral and written communication skills and can determine quality improvement factors with minimal supervision. Experience in the medical device field is highly desired. You should be familiar with Lean Production. You will implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the reliability of processes, products, and production equipment. You should demonstrate a love of learning.
Ultimately, you should be able to act as a brand ambassador and ensure that processes adhere to quality standards from FPD to our Contract Manufacturers. You will work on a wide variety of products in the medical and consumer product industries.
In addition to providing quality support for a project, you will assist in other activities as required, participate in client calls, and perform other miscellaneous jobs around the office. It is a small company after all!
What Does a Top Performer Look Like?
- Has proven experience as a solid Quality Engineer and team player
- Human-focused and strongly detail-oriented
- Knowledge of Medical Device industry standards, regulations, and manufacturing best practices
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and adapt to changing demands
- Passionate about design and engineering industries
- Experience finding defects quickly, determining root cause of those defects, and provide solutions.
- Has strong ability to identify and track relevant metrics
- Prepares concise and easy to understand reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; and making recommendations
- Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing
- Works hard and plays hard
- Easy going and has a love of learning
- BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, and 5+ years of experience
Key Activities:
The below is not a complete list but describes some of the typical tasks for this role.
Shop Activities
- Filing, Shipping and Receiving
- Validate equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ)
Design Activities
- Participate in brainstorm activities and Product Research
- Participate in Design Review activities
- Ensures products adhere to company and industry quality standards
- Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes, including capability studies
- Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods. Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error and determining levels of confidence.
- Develops experiments by applying full and fractional factorial techniques
- Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests
- Develops inspection instructions and conducts part inspection and reports
- Coordination and performance of internal process/product audits
- Participate in Risk Analysis activities, such as FMEA
- Mentor younger engineers
- Travel to vendors, contract manufacturers, and customers
Customer Experience Activities
- Respond to comments and customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Stay up to date on industry trends and technical knowledge
- Build relationships with customers and industry professionals
- Ideally, maintains ASQ certification
Typical Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Pay Range: $70-$90 per hour
Manufacturing Engineer – 1-Year Contract to Hire
We are looking for a qualified Manufacturing Engineer to join our fun, fast-paced team of creative professionals for a one-year contract with potential to convert to a full-time position. If you have a track record of successfully transitioning products in the Biomedical Device field and 5+ years of experience, we would like to meet you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, has exceptional oral and written communication skills and can develop User-centric, clean, efficient designs for Production Manufacture with minimal supervision. Experience in the medical device field is required. You should be familiar with Lean Production. You should have first-hand knowledge of a variety of manufacturing processes, including machining, plastic injection molding, contract assembly, and sheet metal fabrication techniques. You should demonstrate a love of learning.
Ultimately, you should be able to act as a brand ambassador and manage the manufacturing transition from FPD to our Contract Manufacturers. You will work on a wide variety of products in the medical and consumer product industries.
In addition to providing DFX and Manufacturing preparation for a project, you will assist in other activities as required, participate in client calls, and perform other miscellaneous jobs around the office. It is a small company after all!
What Does a Top Performer Look Like?
- Has proven experience as a strong manufacturing and sustaining engineer
- Human-focused and detail-oriented
- Knowledge of Medical Device industry standards, regulations, and manufacturing best practices
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and adapt to changing demands
- Passionate about design and engineering industries
- Experience transitioning multiple successful projects
- Has strong ability to identify and track relevant project metrics
- Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing
- Works hard and plays hard
- Easy going and has a love of learning
- BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, and 5+ years of experience
Key Activities:
The below is not a complete list but describes some of the typical tasks for this role.
Shop Activities
- Filing, Shipping and Receiving
- Scope, maintain, and assist in purchasing equipment
Design Activities
- Participate in brainstorm activities and Product Research
- Participate in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly reviews
- Develop Product Requirements
- Participate in Risk Analysis activities, such as FMEA
- Participate in Design Review activities
- Mentor younger engineers
- Lead prototype builds and low-volume manufacturing
- Lead documentation activities and manufacturing transfer
- Limited travel to vendors and customers (<25% of time)
- Travel to vendors and contract manufacturers
Customer Experience Activities
- Respond to comments and customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Stay up to date on new services and equipment
- Build relationships with customers and industry professionals
- Stay up to date with relevant technology and design trends
Typical Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Pay Range: $70-$90 per hour
Project Manager – Contract to Hire
We are looking for a qualified Project Manager to join our fun, fast-paced team of creative professionals for a 1-year contract with potential to convert to a full-time position. If you have a track record of successfully launching products in the Biomedical Device field and 7+ years of experience, we would like to meet you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, has exceptional oral and written communication skills and can oversee user-centric, clean, efficient products with minimal supervision. Experience in the medical device field is required. You should be able to develop and maintain a schedule and assist in estimating a project. You should be familiar with collecting and analyzing Voice of Customer data. You should be familiar with Agile development processes. You should be a “people person” with great customer service skills and the ability to manage complex projects across multiple disciplines.
Ultimately, you should be able to plan, oversee, and lead projects from blank page to manufacturing transition. This role requires close interaction with a range of external and internal players to ensure deliverables fall within scope, timeline, and budget. Most often, you will be managing several projects simultaneously. You will represent the client’s needs throughout a project.
In addition to facilitating successful projects, you will assist in quoting new work, facilitate a smoothly running office, and other miscellaneous jobs around the office. It is a small company after all!
What Does a Top Performer Look Like?
- Proven work experience as a project manager leading and launching multiple medical device projects
- Knowledge of Medical Device industry standards, regulations, and manufacturing best practices
- Human-focused and detail-oriented
- Excellent ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues, even when they are not happy
- Ability to quickly assess a situation and provide solutions
- Able to quickly switch hats. Project work (billable), marketing, logistics, purchasing, branding, and contracts/documentation will all be part of the role
- Has strong ability to identify and track relevant metrics online and offline
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and adapt to changing demands
- Strong organizational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office apps
- Works hard and plays hard
- Passionate about design and engineering industries
- Easy going and has a love of learning
- BSc degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant field. Equivalent work experience will be considered. PMP certification is a plus.
Key Activities:
The below is not a complete list but describes some of the typical tasks for this role.
Shop Activities
- Assist with office activities such as organizing and storing documentation
- Help to arrange and facilitate company and client meetings
- Assist with Human Resources activities such as collecting and sorting resumes, interviewing, attending job fairs, etc.
Design Activities
- Scope and quote projects
- Set, Implement, and monitor a Project Plan with input from other disciplines
- Develop and adhere to Project Budgets
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Logistical planning and implementation between our contract manufacturers and our clients
- Participate in design and Phase Exit activities and approval processes
- Participate in product Usability research and testing
- Develop process maps and diagrams to identify needs and facilitate continuous improvement to meet ISO 13485 certification
Customer Experience Activities
- Assist in Branding and Strategy activities for internal and external customers
- Respond to comments and customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Build relationships with customers, industry professionals, and journalists
- Stay up to date with industry trends
- Attend Sales Calls and Visits as needed (<25% of time)
Typical Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Pay Range: $70-$90 per hour
Industrial Designer – Contract to Hire
We are looking for a qualified Industrial Designer to join our fun, fast-paced team of creative professionals for a one-year contract with potential to convert to a full-time position. If you have a track record of successfully building and testing beautiful, functional prototypes, we would like to meet you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, passionate, and has exceptional oral and written communication skills, including sketching both electronically and by hand. You should be a fountain of ideas. You should be able to work quickly and safely with a variety of power tools and shop equipment with minimal supervision. You should be able to lead product concepting and User Research efforts. You should demonstrate a love of learning.
Finally, you should be able to develop a unique product concept quickly that can ultimately be manufactured. You will work on developing a wide variety of products in the medical and consumer product industries.
In addition to concepting and prototyping for a project, you will assist in other product development and shop activities as required, participate in Design Reviews, and other miscellaneous jobs around the office. It is a small company after all!
What Does a Top Performer Look Like?
- Proven experience as a strong hands-on Maker and tinkerer
- Human-focused and detail-oriented
- Experience organizing, running, and analyzing early Research efforts
- Easy going and has a love of learning
- Able to rapidly sketch multiple concepts, sometimes during a client meeting
- Present designs and demonstrate prototypes to clients for approval
- Broad knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, and color theory
- Passionate about design and engineering industries
- Hands on experience with advanced prototype assembly and model-making techniques
- Knowledge of Medical Device industry standards, regulations, and manufacturing best practices
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or relevant field and 3+ years’ experience
Key Activities:
The below is not a complete list but describes some of the typical tasks for this role.
Shop Activities
- Shipping and Receiving
- Organize and maintain a clean lab space
- Participate in prototype builds
- Run and maintain machine shop equipment
Design Activities
- Conduct User Research activities
- Rapidly generate foam and paper works-like models
- Quickly generate High-fidelity, looks-like prototypes
- Create high volume of physical or electronic sketches for client review
- Create product videos and photography
- Participate in Design Review activities
- Able to generate a variety of graphics (e.g. logos) and layouts using standard software (Adobe CC)
- Work with other specialists, such as mechanical engineers and manufacturers, to evaluate whether their design concepts will fill User Needs at a reasonable cost
- Evaluate product safety, appearance, and function to determine if a design is practical
Customer Experience Activities
- Respond to comments and customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Mentor project team members and clients on design techniques, importance of design, etc.
- Stay up to date on new services and equipment
- Stay up to date with relevant technology and design trends
Typical Hours: 20-40 hours per week
Pay Range: $35 – $65 per hour
Electromechanical Technician
We are looking for a qualified Electromechanical Technician to join our fun, fast-paced team of creative professionals for a one-year contract with potential to convert to a full-time position. If you have a track record of successfully building and testing beautiful, functional prototypes, we would like to meet you.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, passionate, and has exceptional oral and written communication skills. You should be able to work with a variety of power tools and shop equipment with minimal supervision. You should demonstrate a love of learning. You should be able to run and maintain equipment for a variety of manufacturing processes, including 3D printing, machining, plastic injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Ultimately, you should be able to organize and run a prototype shop, as well as conduct appropriate testing on those parts and assemblies. You will work on developing a wide variety of products in the medical and consumer product industries.
In addition to prototyping and testing for a project, you will assist in other product development and shop activities as required, participate in Design Reviews, and other miscellaneous jobs around the office. It is a small company after all!
What Does a Top Performer Look Like?
- Proven experience as a strong hands-on Maker and tinkerer
- Human-focused and detail-oriented
- Easy going and has a love of learning
- Able and interested in cross-training to a variety of tasks
- Passionate about design and engineering industries
- Experience running 3D printers, CNC mills and lathes, electrical test equipment and mechanical test stands
- Ability to identify and track relevant shop metrics
- Hands on experience with prototype assembly and model-making techniques
- Knowledge of Medical Device industry standards, regulations, and manufacturing best practices
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively
- Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or relevant field
Key Activities:
The below is not a complete list but describes some of the typical tasks for this role.
Shop Activities
- Shipping and Receiving
- Organize and maintain a clean lab space
- Scope, maintain, and assist in purchasing equipment and supplies
- Participate in prototype builds and low-volume manufacturing
- Run and maintain machine shop equipment
Design Activities
- Conduct bench testing with a variety of test equipment, including Mark-10 test stand, power supplies, multimeter, and custom fixturing
- Able to generate fixture designs for testing and manufacture
- Participate in Design Review activities
- Participate in product Verification testing
- Assist in documentation activities and manufacturing transfer
Customer Experience Activities
- Respond to comments and customer inquiries in a timely manner
- Stay up to date on new services and equipment
- Stay up to date with relevant technology and design trends
Typical Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Pay Range: $16 – $25 per hour
We look forward to receiving your resumes and applications!
info@flyingpigdesignsllc.com
Katrice Stover is a passionate writer and the Community and Office Manager for Flying Pig Designs LLC. Combining her love for knowledge, growth, and a good read, it’s her mission to provide informative, engaging content for inventors, creatives, engineers, and industry professionals alike. In her spare time, you can find her dancing with her daughter, playing video games, and dying her hair vibrant colors.
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