Senior Mechanical Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026.
Why join us?
We’re on a mission to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. As the world-leader in assistive communication solutions, we empower our customers to express themselves, connect with the world, and live richer lives.
At Tobii Dynavox, you can grow your career within a dynamic, global company that has a clear, impactful purpose - with the flexibility to also do what truly matters to you outside of work. What’s more, you’ll be part of a work culture where collaboration is the norm and individuality is welcomed.
As a member of our team, you’ll have the power to innovate for good. You’ll see your ideas in use in new applications, work with the latest technology on leading platforms, and deliver meaningful solutions for our customers.
The Senior Mechanical Engineeris responsible forsystem leveldesigns and prototype fabrication of the hardwareportionon our FDA Class II registered AAC devices. The senior mechanical engineerutilizesa 3D CAD platform (SolidWorks), which includes solid modelingand surface modeling, assembly modeling, and 2D drawing development to meet the program requirements and needs of our device users.
The senior mechanical engineer willcollaborate with other mechanical engineers, industrial designers, electrical engineers, product managers, project managers,QA/RA, sourcing andsuppliers, as well as our manufacturing group in China to ensure program design activities, goals and targets are completedon-time, on budget, to ensure a successful product. A key emphasis is the ability to contribute to a fast-paced development team to bring engineering solutions from concept through production to give our customers a voiceutilizingour AAC devices.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Conceptual and detailed design of molded components (plastic and metal), sheet metal and machined components.
Generateparts, assemblies, and drawingsusingSolidWorks.
Develop innovative solutions that support the project requirements.Hands on prototyping and proof of concept.
Work as part of a team of mechanical and manufacturing engineering staff to bring projects through prototyping and into production launch.
Perform and present gated design reviews with both internal staff and external vendors at specific times in the design life cycle of an AAC device. - Participate in the ECO process and support change management.
Develop BOMsand part numbers in ourQMSsystem.
Risk management
Who we are looking for:
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineeringand 5-10+ years relevant work experience developing complex plastic/metal injection molded components that can be tooled and molded. Electronicshardware development experience preferred.
Required Skills and Education:
Experience with detail part/assembly/drawing development is required
Experience with design formanufacturabilityand assembly isrequired
Proficientutilizing SolidWorks
Proficient in complex 3D solid and surface modeling
All Microsoft Officesoftware andTeams
Great problem solving and communication skills
Experience being part of a high-performance team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a safe working environment
Preferred Skills and Education:
Background in FDA registered Class II medical devices
AnunderstandingofISO 13485 standardsand IEC60601
Experience with AAC devices
ExperiencewithCAD PDM data management andArena or similar QMS system
Plastic injection molding tool development
Collaborating with a world-wide team (USA, China, Sweden)
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