Implant Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Capstan Medical; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision 100% for you &

Flexible time off

Bike/run friendly office

Job summary

Capstan Medical is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Implant Manufacturing team’s day-to-day operations in a fast-paced startup environment. You will supervise technicians, manage schedules, and drive manufacturing performance while partnering with R&D and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate has a hands-on leadership style, strong manufacturing execution skills, and a background in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in medical devices.
• Hands-on leader with strong manufacturing execution and process improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Implant/Sewing Manufacturing Technicians and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate staffing, assignments, and production priorities; review timecards and attendance.
• Lead investigations, root‑cause analyses, and corrective actions with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and monitor key manufacturing metrics: throughput, yield, and labor utilization.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Problem-solving

Education

BSc in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Job description

Capstan Medical is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Implant Manufacturing team’s day-to-day operations in a fast-paced startup environment. You will supervise technicians, manage schedules, and drive manufacturing performance while partnering with R&D and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate has a hands-on leadership style, strong manufacturing execution skills, and a background in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering.