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Plastics Engineer

Nanobiosym
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2031

Nanobiosym is on the cusp of rewriting the rules of personalized medicine, novel technologies, and healthcare delivery. Founded by a renowned MIT and Harvard trained Physician and Physicist, Nanobiosym's innovative pipeline of products leverage novel advances in physics, biomedicine, and nanotechnology. Awarded the first ever X-PRIZE for healthcare, and a recipient of multiple other prestigious peer-reviewed funding awards, Nanobiosym is currently adding to its talented team as it expands into a global commercial enterprise. We are currently seeking Engineering candidates to add to our growing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Partner with colleagues and leadership to enhance and refine injection molded and assembled products, as well as the processing across multiple manufacturing stages.
  • Create and roll out validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) aligned with FDA requirements.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and guide the team through detailed root cause analyses.
  • Apply Lean methodologies to engineer inventive, comprehensive, and workable technical solutions.
  • Serve in a hands-on capacity where versatility is essential and advancement opportunities emerge quickly.
  • Leverage Lean principles to design creative, thorough, and pragmatic engineering solutions.
  • Oversee debugging, packaging, and sterilization activities.
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at elevating safety, quality, efficiency, and total productivity.
  • Track and validate current injection molding processes and tooling to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Record modifications to processes and equipment through the change management system.
  • Pinpoint risks, assess technical alternatives and value propositions, and advocate for optimal solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Plastics or Mechanical disciplines preferred)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus
  • A minimum of 7 years working with molding, micro molding, mold flow, mold-making, and tooling in a manufacturing setting
  • At least 7 years of hands-on experience spanning various technical areas, materials, manufacturing, and product design
  • Current experience in medical device development within an FDA-regulated (21 CFR 820) and/or ISO 13485 environment
  • Background in design enhancement and proficiency with SolidWorks/CAD tools
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis and statistical process control
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities, along with strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
  • A genuine enthusiasm for problem-solving, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and excel in a fast-moving workplace

Salary : $60,000 - $120,000

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