Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 34486

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a hands-on, technical leadership role in the R&D Mechanical Engineering team, focusing on the development of innovative medical devices. You will take ownership of complex projects, lead design teams, and be responsible for the end-to-end development of new products or systems, from initial concept to final production. This role requires advanced skills in CAD modeling, PLM systems, BOM construction for complex assemblies, and simulation tools. You will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in mechanical design, analytical modeling, reliability, DFM, and supplier development, with expertise in manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, complex assemblies, and castings. You are expected to proactively seek clarity, stretch assignments, and drive self-accountability, while coaching others and expanding team capabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform independent evaluation, selection, and application in making adaptations and modifications to projects, demonstrating advanced analytical thinking and judgment.
• Lead and own mechanical design deliverables for new product development, including advanced CAD modeling, PLM system management, and BOM construction for complex assemblies, while ensuring Design for Excellence (DFX) best practices are applied throughout the development process.
• Apply simulation tools (FEA, reliability modeling, etc.) to optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost.
• Receive assigned total project leadership responsibilities on a portion of major significant projects and total management responsibility for smaller projects.
• Manage and provide leadership for the functional group's development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.
• Implement and understand FDA or regulatory requirements as necessary, ensuring compliance throughout the design and development process.
• Apply technology principles to multiple tasks, with working knowledge of cross-functional and related technical areas.
• Highlight risks and understand how to approach and complete tasks, avoiding serious delays and considerable expenditure of time and resources.
• Advise team members proactively on technical ideas, promote skill development, and coach others in best engineering and scientific practices.
• Seek out opportunities for stretch assignments and expand boundaries of team capabilities.
• Interact with peers across projects to secure resources and commitments, and serve as a reference and SME in cross-functional teams.
• Handle frequent inter-organizational and outside supplier and customer contacts, representing the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly, eliminating ambiguity, and engage partners early to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood and respected.
• Create linkages between product development activities and meeting customer/patient needs, driving user-centric design.
• Find and act on opportunities to make processes simpler and more efficient, questioning the "why" to drive improvement and clearly documenting rationale.
• Hold self and others accountable for effectively reacting to unexpected developments and for achieving results.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work direction responsibility may include technicians and junior engineers.

• May work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing and regulatory compliance issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering experience, including 2 years of GMP manufacturing experience.
• Advanced experience with CAD modeling, PLM systems, BOM construction for complex assemblies, and simulation tools.

Skills

• Requires demonstrated skills in technical innovation, technical leadership, mechanical engineering, analytical modeling/simulation, DFM, and supplier development.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD modeling and PLM systems for complex assemblies.
• Strong interactive skills in general communication, cross-functional participation and influence, mentoring and acceptance of guidance, technical leadership, project management, coordination with cross-functional team members, team behavior, and support for subordinates, junior engineers, technicians, and management.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and ability to coach others.
• Mechanical and electromechanical ability aptitude to assist with equipment troubleshooting.
• Understanding of and adherence to GMP practices and FDA regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to implement FDA or regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado - Onsite

TRAVEL

Requires travel based on business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:$105,800.00to$132,300.00 -Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  
  
  
  • Respect - Appreciative of others
  • Integrity - Guided by our mission
  • Care - Empathetic to patients
  • Quality - Committed to excellence
  • Creativity - Striving for innovation
  
  
  
  
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment.Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.