Mechanical Engineer – Medical Device CAD & Prototype Development

Role Overview You will serve as the lead mechanical engineer for Ondela LLC, a medical device startup developing a wearable pneumatic bilateral hip compression device for labor pain relief. Working directly with the founder, you will take an existing proof-of-concept prototype to a fully engineered, manufacturable design ready for CNC machining and 3D printing. Responsibilities • Review existing prototype and renders to fully understand the device architecture and mechanical requirements • Produce a complete CAD model of all components in SolidWorks or Fusion 360, including the curved lumbar support bar, telescoping adjustable arms, elbow brackets with cephalad tilt, bladder pad assemblies with pivot/rotation joint, and integrated control module housing • Design all pneumatic routing internally within the arm structure — no external tubing • Engineer the pad pivot and rotation joint mechanism for multi-axis angular adjustment • Ensure all components are designed for manufacturability (DFM) using aluminum, medical-grade TPU, and engineering plastics • Produce full assembly drawings with tolerances and fit specifications • Deliver a complete bill of materials with recommended materials, suppliers, and cost estimates • Prepare machine-ready files suitable for CNC machining and 3D printing • Produce at least one photorealistic KeyShot or equivalent render for marketing purposes • Communicate proactively with the founder throughout the project and flag any structural, safety, or manufacturability concerns