Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Implant

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Workplace type: Onsite

Reports to: Director of Operations

Capstan Medical
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Creating a new standard for minimally invasive structural heart treatment

About us
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Capstan Medical is an engineering incubator targeting early-stage medical device design. We focus on cultivating cutting edge technology centered on patient value. Our team is highly collaborative and hands‑on, takes pride in iterating quickly, and believes that the best ideas can come from anywhere or any person! We always have multiple programs in the pipeline, so as a small team, we tend to wear multiple hats on a daily basis.

Capstan Medical is uniquely positioned in Santa Cruz, which we have chosen to be geographically close‑to but intentionally separate from the greater SF Bay Area. This gives us access to the amazing technical talent of the bay area but in an environment that we feel is conducive to doing our best creative work. Our office is located in a repurposed warehouse space that used to be the Wrigley Gum factory, now the funky/diverse home to several bicycle companies, many art and architecture studios, a maker space, and several biotech startups.

It is adjacent to large tracts of open space with bicycle trails straight from the office doors offering access to the hills and beaches of Wilder Ranch State Park for road/mountain bicycle riding, hiking, and surfing. Currently, our active programs at Capstan Medical target catheter‑based, repair devices for diseases that affect the heart. These kinds of devices present patients with compelling, minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgical methods.

For most patients, this means less pain after surgery and being able to return to normal life much more quickly. For many older patients, reducing surgical trauma can make the difference between life and death. Our current strength is in micro‑scale mechanical medical devices on the cutting edge of medicine but we are constantly evolving. The team has a collective background designing a wide variety of medical devices including cardiac devices, catheter‑based devices, collapsible implants, surgical tools and robotic systems.

Capstan Medical is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own production and process development of the loading system for the Capstan Mitral Valve. This role is part of the Implant Manufacturing team and will also handle the manufacturing development and transfer of next generation designs.

• Develop and improve MPIs, DHRs, and inspection processes
• Train technicians/operators to assembly instructions
• Address process and component NCRs
• Work with suppliers to ensure component quality
• Design and implement fixtures for assembly and inspection
• Work cross‑functionally to set up and execute build plans
• Support returns inspection for reusable devices
• Provide a manufacturing voice for next‑gen development
• Drive continuous improvement projects

• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong CAD and mechanical design skills
• Excellent technical and logistical problem‑solving skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.

• We offer a fun, hands‑on, fast‑paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space.
• We offer projects and training to continue your learning and technical growth.
• We offer outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off.
• We thrive in our work‑hard, play‑hard environment. Bring your bike or running shoes if you’d like or just be ready to enjoy a fun office outing. We enjoy time inside the office and out!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Santa Cruz, CA $-$ 1 week ago