What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at CERENE cryotherapy device by Channel Medsystems?
Senior 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.
The ideal candidate is an experienced mechanical engineer who has supported the launch of an innovative medical device and successfully led efforts to reduce product costs and improve gross margin.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prioritize and manage cost savings initiatives
- Outsource & qualify high-volume component suppliers
- Develop supplier capabilities as needed
- Implement design & process changes to further reduce costs
- Bench test & characterize component & subassembly performance
- Update manufacturing process instructions
- Write & execute V&V test protocols and reports
- Update design documentation
- Perform root cause analyses on returned devices
- Troubleshoot device performance issues
- Lead brainstorming, design review & risk management meetings
- Support regulatory filings & quality audits
- Contribute to Channel’s IP portfolio
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- BS or MS degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
- 10 years in medical device or another highly regulated industry
- Program management & accountability for project deliverables & timelines
- Experience using SolidWorks & analytical tools
- Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 & ISO14971
- Technical writing & documentation
- Strong interpersonal & communication skill
Please respond to: careers@cerene.com
- Resume
- Salary requirements
- Recent examples highlighting your experience and qualifications
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