Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Role overview

This opportunity is with Akura Medical, part of the Shifamed portfolio, a company building a differentiated treatment platform for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Akura has received US IDE approval for the QUADRA-PE study of the Katana™ Thrombectomy System for acute pulmonary embolism, and is also creating NavIQ™, a software solution that converts CT angiograms into 3D pulmonary vascular models to improve visualization, procedural planning, clot assessment, safety, effectiveness, and usability. The company recently completed a $53 million first close of its Series C round, led by the Qatar Investment Authority, to support a joint venture and a new R&D and manufacturing center in Doha, Qatar.

Shifamed, founded in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh, is a privately held medical device innovation hub focused on creating novel products for cardiology and ophthalmology.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Doha, Qatar, for a principal-level mechanical design engineer who will help shape a blood clot removal system from early concept through high-volume manufacturing. The position involves designing consumable and capital equipment components, working closely with vendors and cross-functional partners, and supporting testing and documentation aligned with applicable standards.

What you'll do

• Own the design and development of plastic, composite, and metal parts from initial concept through high-volume production, including DFM/DFS work and coordination with suppliers on manufacturing and tooling choices.
• Manage the full mechanical development cycle, covering requirements definition, concept generation, prototyping, detailed design, verification and validation, and transfer into production.
• Work across mechanical, electronic, firmware, fluid, and user-interface elements with multidisciplinary teams to create integrated product solutions.
• Perform and guide engineering analysis such as tolerance studies, finite element analysis, material selection, and root-cause investigations for critical subsystems.
• Create practical and inventive product concepts that address unmet clinical needs in thrombectomy.
• Contribute to the company’s intellectual property strategy through invention disclosures and prototype work that demonstrates reduction to practice.
• Engage with physicians to support product demonstrations and testing activities.
• Maintain thorough development records through design reviews, manufacturing instructions, test procedures, and test reports.
• Support supplier selection and management by evaluating capabilities, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Participate in lab and cleanroom builds, process optimization, and design-of-experiments work supported by statistical methods.
• Assist with regulatory submissions by drafting technical content and providing engineering input.
• Mentor less experienced team members and contribute effectively both independently and within project teams.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in complex product development, including work on regulated products.
• Strong command of SolidWorks, with advanced-level proficiency.
• Proven background as a lead or principal engineer on medical device design projects from concept to launch.
• Deep experience with injection molding and RIM molding, including part design, material selection, DFM, and cosmetic and structural considerations.
• Strong understanding of medical device development under FDA, ISO 13485, or comparable regulatory systems.
• Hands-on experience with clinical testing, trials, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Experience in designing durable electromechanical mechanisms and higher-volume disposable components.
• Practical exposure to molding, machining, prototyping, pilot production, and fixture/tool design.

Additional information

The compensation range is determined based on role level and location, and the final offer will also reflect job-related knowledge, geographic location, skills, experience, education, and relevant certifications or training.

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