Job Title Design Engineer
Category Engineering
Location Pune
Company Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Description Role Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer R&D Documentation role is responsible for supporting new product development and sustaining engineering activities through the creation, remediation, and maintenance of compliant R&D and design control documentation. The role has a strong focus on risk management (FMEA), design history file (DHF) remediation, and regulatorycompliant technical documentation, working closely with Design Quality, Regulatory, and crossfunctional engineering teams.

Mandatory Skills

Strong working knowledge of:
Design FMEA (DFMEA) and risk management lifecycle
Design Controls and DHF structure
Mechanical design fundamentals
Familiarity with:
ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems
ISO 14971 – Medical device risk management
FDA Design Control expectations (21 CFR 820 / QMSR)

Key Responsibilities

R&D Documentation & Design Controls

Create, remediate, and update R&D documentation in alignment with global medical device regulations and standards.
Author and maintain design control deliverables, including:
Design Inputs and Design Outputs
Design & Development Plans
Design Review documentation
Traceability matrices
Support Design History File (DHF) creation, remediation, and audit readiness for legacy and new products.
Risk Management & FMEA

Develop, update, and remediate risk management documentation, including:
Design FMEA (DFMEA)
Use FMEA (uFMEA)
Hazard Analysis
Ensure risk files are compliant with ISO 14971 and aligned with intended use and essential safety requirements.
Participate in and facilitate crossfunctional FMEA sessions to identify, assess, and mitigate product risks.
Maintain risk traceability to design inputs, verification, validation, and labeling.
Design Support & Engineering Collaboration

Support mechanical design teams by translating design concepts into traceable, compliant documentation.
Collaborate with:
Design Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs
Manufacturing Engineering
Systems and Software teams (as applicable)
Support design change activities, sustaining engineering, and postmarket updates from a documentation and risk standpoint.
Verification & Validation Documentation Support

Support documentation for design verification and validation activities, including:
Test plans and protocols
Traceability to design and risk requirements
Review of test reports for documentation adequacy
Ensure design verification and validation documentation supports regulatory submission and audit requirements.
Compliance & Audit Support

Ensure all R&D documentation meets FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and EU MDR expectations.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation evidence and addressing audit observations related to R&D and risk documentation.
Participate in CAPA activities related to design and risk documentation gaps.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience

5–10 years of experience in medical device R&D, mechanical design engineering, or design documentation roles
Handson experience working with Design Control and Risk Management documentation
Experience supporting Class II and/or Class III medical devices preferred
Technical & Regulatory Skills

Mandatory Skills

Strong working knowledge of:
Design FMEA (DFMEA) and risk management lifecycle
Design Controls and DHF structure
Mechanical design fundamentals
Familiarity with:
ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems
ISO 14971 – Medical device risk management
FDA Design Control expectations (21 CFR 820 / QMSR)
Preferred Skills

Experience with EU MDR design and risk documentation
Exposure to:
Design verification and validation documentation
Usability risk considerations (IEC 62366 exposure is a plus)
Experience using document management systems (PLM, eQMS, or equivalent)
Soft Skills & Behavioral Competencies

Strong documentation and technical writing ability
High attention to detail and traceability
Analytical and riskbased thinking mindset
Ability to work effectively in crossfunctional and regulated environments
Good communication skills to articulate design and risk rationale
NicetoHave / ValueAdd

Experience in DHF remediation projects for audits or regulatory submissions
Prior involvement in regulatory inspections or notified body audits
Six Sigma / Quality training exposure
Experience working with global product development teams
Why This Role

Highimpact role supporting regulatory compliance and product safety
Opportunity to work on complex medical devices and legacy remediation programs
Exposure to global regulatory frameworks and audit environments
Strong collaboration with quality, regulatory, and product engineering leaders
Salary Not Disclosed
Last Date 2026-07-17 00:00:00
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