R&D mechanical engineer

A medical device, mid-stage startup company developing systems for intraoperative usage. The company, located in Rehovot Science Park, Israel, has concluded successful clinical trials and is progressing towards the first commercial product. The R&D team is looking to recruit an R&D manager. The R&D manager is member of the senior company leadership and reports directly to the CEO.
Job description:
Team member in the mechanical engineering group developing an innovative catheter for cardiac applications
– Design components for the next generation of the product, focusing on the catheter delivery system
– Responsibility for the design from requirement phase to production and clinical trials
– Design bench testing to validate the design, collaborating with the V&V group
– Interface with other components of the product, designed by the other team members
Relevant requirements:
– Experience of at least 5 years as a mechanical engineer in the medical device industry
– Experience in delivery systems, including materials, production processes, vendors
– Design in SolidWorks & capability to verify design using FEA tools
– Analytical thinking
– Hands-on capabilities in testing systems and mechanical aspects
– Team player, fast learning