Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing EngineerRole Overview

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a leading role within a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving the development and advancement of catheter-based medical device technologies.

This position focuses on technology advancement from early concept through verification and validation, including the development of new manufacturing processes, device concepts, and production methods. You will have significant technical ownership and influence across both manufacturing engineering and device design and development, as well as the opportunity to mentor others and shape best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the development of new and improved manufacturing methods for catheter-based devices
• Serve as a technical expert in catheter manufacturing processes, materials, and prototyping techniques
• Rapidly prototype device and fixture concepts in-house using standard catheter manufacturing equipment and 3D printing technologies
• Perform mechanical modeling and analysis using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
• Design, develop, and optimize robust manufacturing processes suitable for scale-up and commercialization
• Design fixtures and test models for proof-of-concept, verification, and validation activities
• Lead the design, build, and documentation of novel neurovascular catheter technologies
• Drive and support verification and validation efforts for new product designs and manufacturing processes
• Develop and manage project plans, technical specifications, timelines, and deliverables
• Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors for materials, processes, and manufacturing equipment
• Contribute to and support the generation of intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patent filings
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the medical device industry, ideally with catheter-based technologies
• Demonstrated hands-on mindset with a strong track record of practical problem solving
• Proven ability to rapidly prototype device and fixture concepts using catheter manufacturing techniques and 3D printing
• Advanced proficiency in mechanical modeling and analysis using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
• Strong experience working with medical-grade polymers and materials
• Deep understanding of manufacturing process development, verification, validation, and implementation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced development environments
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with catheter design, materials, and prototyping techniques