Neptune Medical · 6 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expNeptune Medical is an innovative and ambitious venture capital-funded Silicon Valley medical device start-up creating next-generation gastroenterology systems. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting volume production, product introductions, and designing and validating fixturing, while working closely with production and quality control teams to improve operational efficiency and ensure product quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Identify opportunities for, lead, and implement innovative solutions for product enhancements, quality improvements, cost reduction, scaling production, and production efficiency that reduce risk and optimize production performance
Author and maintain manufacturing documentation, including protocols, reports, manufacturing process instructions (MPIs), lot history records (LHRs), work instructions (WIs), test methods (TMs) and, if required component/product drawings
Perform validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities and similar qualifications and generate detailed technical reports
Prototype fixtures using 3-D printers, lathe, drill press, band saw, etc
Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to reduce waste and enhance production capabilities
Lead engineering projects related to process improvements, new product introductions, and facility upgrades
Develop project timelines, allocate resources, and track progress to ensure successful project completion
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project success and address any issues
Root cause analysis to investigate yield loss and nonconformances
Participate in supplier selection, qualification, and NCR and CAPA efforts
Provide technical support to the production floor to address any issues related to machinery, tooling, or production methods
Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges to minimize downtime
Ensure all manufacturing processes meet or exceed quality standards
Work closely with the quality control team to resolve issues related to defects or non-conformance
Emphasize quality and utilize a risk-driven approach to ensure compliance to risk management policies and practices and ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures that comply with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO 13485, and any other applicable domestic regulations
Champion safety programs, as applicable and enforce compliance with workplace safety standards
Ensure collaboration across departments to meet production goals
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members as needed
Actively work to promote team building and morale within the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of related experience in the medical device industry in a manufacturing or operations role
5-7 years minimum professional Engineering experience
Proven experience in project management and cross-functional team collaboration
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, welding, and testing
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for process design and optimization
Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing software
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement techniques
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols
Regularly required to be independently mobile
Sustain periods of prolonged sitting or standing at a microscope or computer screen
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
401(K) with matching
Company
Neptune Medical
Neptune Medical is a medical device company that develops endoscopic and surgical devices.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97MKey Investors
Olympus,Sonder Capital
2024-08-15Series D· $97M
2020-05-26Series Unknown
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Alex Tilson
Founder & CEO
Recent News
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