Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Russell Solutions Group

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Menlo Park, CA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Qualifications

    • 10+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing engineering, ideally in neurovascular or catheter-based technologies
    • Expertise in design controls, validation, process development, and documentation within a regulated environment
    • Deep understanding of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and global QMS standards
    • Strong verbal/written communicator with the ability to influence across all levels
    • Agile problem-solver who thrives under pressure in dynamic environments
    Benefits
    • Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level
    • The base salary range for this full-time position is between $130,000 to $150,000 + equity + benefits
    Responsibilities
    • You’ll be a key technical leader, working at the intersection of R&D, quality, and production to ensure our breakthrough designs are scalable, cost-effective, and flawlessly executed
    • You’ll bring products from concept to commercial scale, helping accelerate time-to-market while upholding world-class quality standards
    • Lead design-for-manufacturability (DFM) efforts for new neurovascular/vascular products
    • Spearhead design transfer activities, ensuring seamless handoff from R&D to production
    • Develop and validate custom equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing processes that scale
    • Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to source critical components and capabilities
    • Lead protocol development and execution for design verification, validation, and process qualification
    • Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues and implement data-driven solutions using Six Sigma and root cause analysis tools
    • Author and maintain documentation that meets FDA, ISO 13485, and global regulatory requirements
    • Drive CAPA investigations, NC resolution, and continuous process improvement in production
    • Act as a cross-functional leader, collaborating with Quality, R&D, Operations, and Regulatory to launch high-impact medical products
    • Track record of leading cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization
    • Willingness to travel periodically to suppliers, partners, and contract manufacturers

  • Compensation
    $160,000 per year
  • Locations
    Menlo Park, CA • Fremont, CA