Lead Engineer, Manufacturing & Process Engineering

Lead Engineer, Manufacturing & Process Engineering

About Us

Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop® system—the first FDA‑cleared, portable, ultra‑low‑field magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care in a healthcare facility. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging.

About The Role

Job Title:

Lead Engineer, Manufacturing & Process Engineering. Hyperfine is seeking a Lead Engineer to support the execution and continuous improvement of our hardware manufacturing and supply chain operations. This role blends hands‑on operational leadership with technical manufacturing expertise, ensuring that our production partners and internal processes deliver reliable, compliant, and cost‑effective medical devices.

You will oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations with our contract manufacturer and serve as lead for manufacturing engineering for Hyperfine’s warehouse, driving process optimization initiatives and collaborating cross‑functionally with Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain to scale efficient, high‑quality production.

Manufacturing & Operations Oversight

• Manage day‑to‑day production activities in coordination with contract manufacturers (CMs) to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Oversee Hyperfine’s warehouse operations, ensuring efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, and compliance with storage and handling requirements.
• Partner with Logistics, Quality, and Finance to ensure smooth end‑to‑end operations from production through shipment.
• Track and report on key manufacturing KPIs such as yield, throughput, and cost performance.

Process & Quality Engineering

• Lead “design for manufacturability” efforts with R&D to ensure products are optimized for scalable production.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and process control plans.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve yield, and strengthen process reliability.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing issues, coordinating with both internal teams and external partners.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for impact to materials, processes, and obsolescence.
• Serve as the primary operations liaison with contract manufacturers and key suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and partner on corrective actions to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Support supplier selection, equipment evaluation, and process capability reviews.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, R&D, and Service teams to ensure manufacturing alignment with product design and regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485).
• Collaborate with Finance and Supply Chain to support cost forecasting, inventory planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with diverse teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Technical Proficiency – Knowledge of all aspects of medical device design, including voice of customer and design requirements, verification and validation, process validation, and design transfer to manufacturing.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Collaboration – Effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders from a variety of disciplines to build positive, cross‑functional relationships that foster teamwork.
• Organization Skills – Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Adaptability – Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced virtual environment.
• Self‑Motivation – Consistently pushes self and others to achieve challenging goals while maintaining integrity, authenticity, and community values and being willing to put into practice the 1% improvement every day ethos.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial…