Sight Sciences Menlo Park , CA 94026
Posted 4 weeks ago
Overview: The Manufacturing Engineer II role focuses on product ownership, regarding new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining activities. This role will be working cross-functionally to transfer new product lines, improve existing processes, and troubleshoot and mitigate failures across Sight Science's portfolio of market-leading ophthalmic technologies. Whether working on sustaining or NPI projects, this individual will be working with both internal teams and external partners to facilitate consistent, high-quality manufacturing while optimizing COGS. Additionally, this role will work closely with the R&D team, contributing to design transfer activities such as DFM, design verification, and process development.
The individual suited for this role should actively seek opportunities to contribute to projects, demonstrating initiative and a keen ability to drive team success through strong cross-functional collaboration. This person must be technically proficient, capable of rapidly learning and adapting, and excel in translating higher-level company or team objectives into actionable projects executed efficiently. They should embody flexibility, attention to detail, effective communication, and a commitment to both leadership and teamwork, ensuring that their contributions significantly advance the team's goals.
Responsibilities:
Work with internal and external teams to identify and implement manufacturing improvements on existing product lines.
Contribute to design transfer activities, working cross-functionally within the company as well as by coordinating transfer activities with external vendors, in order to build high-quality products in accordance with development and commercial goals
Operate with moderate independence on manufacturing projects, driving them to a timely conclusion while meeting or exceeding all deliverables
Define measurable requirements for contract manufacturers and external vendors
Create robust and stable processes that ensure product quality and minimize COGS
Support design development, including design verification and validation
Generate internal and external facing documentation, including risk analyses, test protocols and reports, and transfer plans
Develop and implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and fixturing
Analyze customer complaints, assess failure modes, and implement mitigations
Ensure high-quality production at external manufacturing partners through process improvements, consistent monitoring of key metrics, a thorough review of process outputs, and maintaining validated lines
Support overarching company goals, including but not limited to compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and any other applicable standards
Actively foster a positive working environment through clear communication, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a pro-team mentality
Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an applicable engineering field
Minimum of three years of related medical device industry experience
Experience with product development and post-commercial production of a medical device
Familiarity with design verification and validation, risk management documentation, and process validation
Proficiency with SolidWorks modeling, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, and fixturing design
Experience authoring controlled documentation, including formal protocols and reports, MPIs, LHRs, and BOMs
History of effective collaboration with external partners, including CMs and vendors
Strong communication skills, both with internal and external teams
Ability to both work independently as well as part of a larger team
Proficient in technical writing and utilization of MS Word and Excel
Time management abilities and organization, especially when faced with projects across multiple product lines
Actively foster a positive working environment through clear communication, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a pro-team mentality
MS Project and statistical analysis software are desirable but not required
Up to 20% travel time expected
Willingness to travel to international vendors 2-5 times a year
Sitting/standing: The role may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or standing during meetings, presentations, or customer interactions
Computer use: Extensive use of computers and other electronic devices may be necessary for data entry, communication, and software navigation
Phone calls: The job may involve frequent phone use for meetings and conference calls
Multitasking: The ability to multitask and manage projects simultaneously may be required, which can be mentally demanding and occasionally stressful
For California, the base salary range for this position is $115,000-$155,600 (highly qualified) a year. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
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