Manufacturing Engineer

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at NeuroPace. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the development, documentation, verification, and ongoing manufacturing of products and processes required to produce an implantable Neuro-Stimulator and supporting lead systems.
This is a full-time position located in Mountain View, CA that requires the engineer to be on-site 5 days a week

Key Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment with an emphasis on DFM; conferring with equipment vendors and soliciting input from operators.
• Develops documents, creates/updates drawings, validates and transfers processes to manufacturing. This includes designing and/or purchasing, installing and qualifying all necessary tools and equipment.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs and estimating future requirements.
• Participate in risk analysis activities including FMEA/FMECA, FTA and HFA of designs and processes.
• Support sustaining manufacturing including the investigation into root cause of manufacturing defects and/or failures and recommendation and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures, requesting and managing service.
• Perform responsibilities while complying with NeuroPace Quality systems procedures.

Requirements

• BS degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Capable of performing hands on work including the assembly and evaluation of prototypes. Familiar with typical laboratory equipment and tools.
• Individual must be a self-starter with good problem solving and analytical skills, capable of independent work, yet also able and willing to work effectively with others.
• Knowledgeable in DOE/SPC/DFM/Lean Manufacturing tools and methods.
• Must be proficient SolidWorks modeling user and proficient in Office PC applications.
• Experience in the medical device industry and training in GMP and ISO 13485 design control procedures are highly desirable.

$85K- $105K Base Compensation - Compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skill set, years of experience, and geographic location.

NeuroPace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of our culturally diverse workforce.

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