What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Mechanical Engineer position at CERENE cryotherapy device by Channel Medsystems?
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Berkeley, CA- Office based
Channel Medsystems is a privately held, commercial-stage company dedicated to transforming women’s healthcare through the development and commercialization of its flagship product, the Cerene® Cryotherapy Device. Cerene provides gynecologists with an innovative solution for treating women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) and dysmenorrhea. The Class 3, FDA-approved procedure requires no capital equipment and can be performed in the convenience of a gynecologist’s office without general anesthesia or operating-room resources. The Company is committed to advancing cryotherapy as a new standard of care to provide women a modern alternative to invasive surgery or long-term medications for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.
This key position on the engineering team requires a high level of responsibility, self-motivation and commitment. The ideal candidate is an experienced mechanical engineer who has successfully implemented complex systems to scale-up production, lower costs, and improve gross margin.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a multi-year COGS reduction program having Board level visibility
- Establish in-house manufacturing for a critical subassembly
- Outsource & qualify high-volume component suppliers
- Develop supplier capabilities as required
- Implement design & process changes to further reduce costs
- Create & manage detailed project plan, balancing competing priorities
- Bench test & characterize component & subassembly performance
- Hire and manage consultants with technical expertise
- Oversee design, construction & installation of high-pressure control system
- Specify, purchase & qualify other necessary production equipment
- Define compliance program to meet industry standards
- Write manufacturing process instructions & train operators
- Write & execute V&V test protocols and reports
- Create documentation for DHF, Technical File, and regulatory filings
- Support regulatory filings & quality audits
- Lead brainstorming, design review & risk management meetings
- Contribute to Channel’s IP portfolio
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- BS or MS degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
- 15 years in medical device or another highly regulated industry
- Program management of deliverables, timelines, resources, etc.
- Experience using SolidWorks & other design, analytical & prototyping tools
- Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 & ISO14971
- Technical writing & documentation
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
Please respond to: careers@cerene.com
- Resume
- Salary requirements
- Recent examples highlighting your experience and qualifications
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