SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
THE COMPANY:
Element Science, Inc.
is a medical device and digital health company focused on developing solutions at the intersection of clinical-grade wearables, machine learning algorithms, and lifesaving therapies in order to address leading causes of death and hospitalization in patients with heart disease, primarily as they transition from the hospital-to-home.
By putting the needs of patients and physicians first, our personalized digital devices, which are designed for function, comfort, and ease-of-use, aim to redefine the paradigm of care for these patients.
Our first product, a wearable patch defibrillator, is initially targeted at treating the more than 500,000 patients in the US with an elevated temporary risk of potentially experiencing a lethal heart rhythm.
Based in San Francisco, our funders include Third Rock Ventures, Google Ventures, Deerfield Healthcare, Qiming Venture Partners USA, Cormorant Asset Management, and Invus Opportunities.
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer drives and provides support of products, processes, and equipment to achieve development and/or production goals.
The engineer develops manufacturing processes to implement innovative improvements.
The engineer works cross-functionally to validate processes and transfer new products into manufacturing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support process development and validation activities across various manufacturing product lines.
Design, develop, tests and implement manufacturing process systems to ensure robust production processes, human work factors and quality control.
Design, develop and propose improvements for manufacturing process, equipment and systems using knowledge of engineering principles, industry standards and working design to meet production requirements, performance, quality, and safety standards.
Employ six sigma tools and scientific and statistical expertise to perform root cause and correlation analysis to identify and develop corrective actions for solving product and process failures.
Transfer new products & processes into manufacturing, including support of R&D builds.
Create, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation that meets compliance requirements.
Interface with suppliers and key vendors on technical issues.
Support manufacturing engineering efforts to meet production goals including resolution of non-conformances and line issues.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.
S.
in Mechanical, Biomedical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
Comprehensive SolidWorks knowledge with experience creating manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and equipment models.
Minimum 7 years of experience in medical device industry and electro-mechanical device manufacturing preferred.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools and proficiency with statistical methodologies preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities against aggressive deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality.
Strong judgment & decision-making ability.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions.
Experience with adhesives and electronics preferred and background with medical device disposables and capital equipment, a plus.
BENEFITS:
Element Science offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including, but not limited to:
Stock Options
90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan (Traditional and Roth)
Competitive Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
HSA (Health Savings Account)
Employee Assistance Program through PEO
The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range.
Pay range: $135,000 - $165,000 + Annual Bonus
Element Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question.
We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job.
At this time, we are unable to offer relocation assistance at Element Science.