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At NDI, our mission is built around using our measurement technologies to improve medical procedures and patients’ lives. This requires product innovation that is achieved through fostering collaboration, trust, and strong relationships. At NDI, you will work with talented people who are ready and willing to push their limits in an environment where learning and exploring new ways of doing things is valued as much or more than experience. We are proud of our heritage, culture and international growth over the past 41 years and are honoured to be a valued partner with the world’s leading medical companies.

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Role Summary :

We are seeking an innovative Mechanical Developer to join our R&D team in the development of embedded systems for use in medical devices.

As part of a dynamic, cross-functional development team, you will be responsible for researching, planning, designing, and developing prototype systems and products that are both robust and manufacturable.

In this role, you will design parts, assemblies, and enclosures for electronic medical equipment, driving mechanical designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and transition to production. You will also take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives related to existing designs, manufacturing processes, and tooling.

Scope of Responsibilities :

• Design plastic and metal instrument components, ensuring timely development of parts and assemblies.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, optimizing quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, industrial designers, and cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing) to integrate inputs and align on design objectives.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, First Article Inspections, and design verification testing to ensure product integrity.
• Develop functional prototypes, perform applied research, and document findings to support development and verification.
• Prepare and oversee manufacturing, assembly, and test documentation for new product introductions.
• Interface with vendors and external resources to refine designs, resolve technical issues, and support production readiness.
• Travel as needed to troubleshoot supplier-related challenges.
• Support additional project tasks as required.

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Why Choose NDI :

Being a Part of our Team :

When you walk through our doors, you will find an open-concept office that promotes collaborative teamwork and fresh ideas. We enjoy tackling new challenges and developing new pathways to serve our customers. We are looking for innovative, hard-working individuals who don’t see this as just a job, but as a career choice. If this sounds like you, our HR team would love to hear from you.

We thank all candidates for their interest in joining NDI; however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Agency calls will not be accepted. For more information about NDI and this position, please visit our website : www.ndigital.com .

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