Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: On-Site in Somerville, MA

Reports to: VP, Manufacturing and Fulfillment

Department: Device Operations

Key Relationships: Device Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing

About Podimetrics: 

Founded in 2011, Podimetrics set out on a mission to improve patient lives through early detection and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers, the leading cause of lower limb amputations. Podimetrics has since evolved to become a rapidly growing virtual care management company with advanced technology and patient-centered services.

Today, Podimetrics teams with and provides solutions to patients, payers and providers that alleviate the health and financial implications of diabetic foot complications in high-risk populations. We are a mission driven, financially responsible enterprise that enables patients to stand on their own feet and live more independent and fulfilling lives. 

Core Values:

• People First: We care for our people: team, patients, clinicians & health plans, and stockholders.
• Empathy & Compassion: We seek to understand and take action to improve.
• Respectful Candor: We are direct in communication and work to create an environment where all can share their perspectives without risk of repercussions.
• Active Curiosity: We are deeply curious, always striving to learn more and do better.
• Resourcefulness: We are deliberate in our investment of team and capital, creating opportunity regardless of resources.
• Do the Right Thing: We do the right thing, consistent with our values, even when it is challenging.
• Enjoy the Ride: We are going to have a lot of fun doing it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly driven, analytical and methodical Manufacturing Engineer to work closely with our manufacturing partner to support all aspects of manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Device Operations department on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will collaborate across functions to effectively support manufacturing operations, spearhead product and process improvements and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and R&D personnel to support manufacturing operations.
• Interface with contract manufacturing staff to ensure manufacturing lines are up and running efficiently.
• Exhibit good documentation habits exceeding the requirements of the medical diagnostics industry.
• Generate formal reports and presentations to support Quality System and business needs.
• Conduct risk analysis and perform product and process verification and validation activities for revisions and new devices.
• Work effectively with outside vendors of materials and equipment to make corrections and improvements to supplied components.
• Supervise and perform maintenance to production equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and analyze the manufacturing line and equipment for problems’
• Perform root cause analysis and work towards resolutions.
• Conduct design of experiments approach for assessing mechanical and product-based performance.
• Develop and fabricate, test fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Recommend design changes, cost reductions, reliability improvements, and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Write product specifications, document test results, prepare product operating instructions and review technical literature.
• Write manufacturing work instructions, equipment maintenance instructions.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance / Site Acceptance testing activities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support among team member 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering Degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years hands-on related experience in manufacturing environment.
• Background in medical diagnostics / medical devices preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude / hands on for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience with CAD, Excel and statistical software..
• Detailed, meticulous application of engineering principals.
• Available for travel

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Analytical skills: able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.

Teamwork: reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.

Persistence: demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to accomplish success.

Creativity/Innovation generates new and innovative approaches to problems.

Proactivity: acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.

Efficiency: able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.

Communication skills: Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present data and articulate ideas well

Benefits: 

• Pay Range - $130k commensurate with experience
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans – Podimetrics covers 80% of premiums
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential advice for team members who need help with stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues
• 401k; match up to 4%
• Life Insurance - Podimetrics pays 100% of the cost of Basic Life & Personal Accident 
• Disability insurance – Podimetrics pays 100% of the cost of Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional life insurance, critical illness, and accident coverage available

Podimetrics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.