Mendaera, Inc.
Staff Manufacturing Engineer
San Mateo, CA · Staff+
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$20,659 more — $160,659 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $160,659 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Mendaera is developing technology that will enable all healthcare providers to do more for their patients. Our platform combines real-time imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence to make precise and consistent intervention more accessible. Our aim is to eliminate barriers in the patient journey, accelerate recovery, delight customers, and reduce cost
- As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead manufacturing engineering for the internal production of complex electromechanical assemblies and drive partnerships with our external manufacturing network. This role will own the technical relationship with existing contract manufacturers and lead the identification, qualification, and onboarding of new
Responsibilities
- Own the technical relationship and manufacturing performance of contract manufacturing partners.
- Plan and execute manufacturing transfers between internal production and external partners, as well as between contract manufacturing sites.
- Partner with R&D early in product development to drive DFM/DFA, define manufacturing strategies, and ensure new assemblies are ready for external production.
- Develop and transfer complete manufacturing packages, including process flows, work instructions, routings, and inspection plans
- Develop and transfer custom tooling and fixtures to support assembly
- Lead pilot builds, process characterization, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), production readiness reviews, and manufacturing ramp activities.
- Drive improvements in quality, yield, delivery, capacity, cycle time, and cost across the external manufacturing network.
- Collaborate across R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to align technical requirements and drive manufacturing decisions.
- Experience identifying, evaluating, qualifying, and onboarding contract manufacturers or other strategic manufacturing partners.
- Experience developing and transferring manufacturing documentation, including assembly procedures, process flows, routings, inspection plans, PFMEAs, control plans, and training materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, NPI, industrialization, supplier manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Experience with Linux and software for manufacturing
- Travel to visit suppliers and contract manufacturers domestically and internationally will be required.
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000.
Benefits
- Mendaera is developing technology that will enable all healthcare providers to do more for their patients.
- Experience manufacturing FDA-regulated medical devices or other products in a highly regulated industry.
- Mendaera offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401k with a company match.
Company info
- Our aim is to eliminate barriers in the patient journey, accelerate recovery, delight customers, and reduce cost of care.
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