Position Summary
Rocket Science Health (RSH) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Mechanical Engineer –
Product Development to help advance our nasal drug-delivery devices from development
through clinical readiness and toward commercialization. This is an execution-focused
engineering role: designing parts and assemblies, building and testing prototypes, resolving
technical issues, and preparing designs for repeatable manufacture.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will own assigned mechanical
engineering deliverables and work closely with R&D, Quality, Human Factors, Program
Management, and external suppliers. The role contributes technical evidence to design control
and project decisions; overall engineering approvals, program coordination, and company-level
stage-gate governance remain with the designated functional owners.
This is an in-person position based at our main office in Victoria, BC.
Core Technical Responsibilities
- Mechanical design and documentation: Develop and refine 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analyses, Bills of Materials, and specifications for device components and interfaces.
- Prototyping and hands-on troubleshooting: Build, assemble, and iterate prototypes; investigate mechanical failures, fit and interface issues, leakage, actuation reliability, and other device performance challenges.
- Bench testing and verification execution: Develop mechanical test methods and fixtures; execute bench characterization and design verification testing; analyze results and prepare clear protocols, reports, and recommendations.
- Design optimization and DFM/DFA: Improve reliability, manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability; assess materials, processes, critical tolerances, and tooling constraints in collaboration with suppliers.
- Mechanical risk and design controls: Identify mechanical failure modes, contribute to DFMEA and risk-control implementation, maintain assigned engineering records, and provide technical inputs to design reviews and traceability.
- Component and supplier technical support: Define component-level requirements and inspection criteria; review supplier drawings, samples, first articles, and technical feedback; support root-cause investigations and engineering changes.
- Cross-functional engineering execution: Translate usability, product, quality, and clinical requirements into practical design changes; communicate trade-offs, test outcomes, risks, and next steps to the wider team.
Typical Background / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; a master’s degree and/or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation are considered assets.
- 6+ years of mechanical design and product development experience, ideally including 3+ years in medical devices or combination products.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks), engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and hands-on prototype development.
- Experience planning and executing mechanical tests, documenting results, and troubleshooting complex assemblies.
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485 design controls and ISO 14971 risk management; ability to contribute to DFMEA and verification activities.
- Experience with drug delivery, fluidics, precision mechanisms, or high-volume plastic components is an asset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment with a strong bias toward practical problem solving.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume, including at least two references, to careers@rocketscience.health with the subject line “MEPD - 1126”
