Sr. Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing

Noah Medical; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Equity & Bonus Program

Flexible Time Off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Noah Medical is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing to lead the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for robotic systems. This leadership role involves managing projects, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations, and enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and extensive experience in manufacturing engineering. Join us to revolutionize robotic surgery!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• At least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading the build-out of a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable manufacturing processes for robotic systems.
• Manage facility and IE-related initiatives.
• Conduct line balancing and capacity planning.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

AutoCAD

Project management

Manufacturing process validation

Education

BS or MS in Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are looking for exceptional engineers and key team members. Our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders bring years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics, and Hansen. We are looking for talented, motivated and ambitious team members to revolutionize robotic surgery.

About The Team

The Senior Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing will serve as a strategic leader responsible for designing, building out, and continuously improving our manufacturing production facility. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to develop scalable production processes, drive facility expansion projects from concept through completion, and ensure our operations meet the rigorous standards required for medical robotic devices. This is a hands‑on leadership role with broad ownership of facility infrastructure, production flow, and operational efficiency.

You are an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments. You combine deep technical expertise with strong project management skills and a passion for building world‑class production operations from the ground up. You hold yourself and your teams to high standards, lead with data, and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.

A Day In The Life Of Our Senior Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing

• Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes and workflows for disposables and capital robotic systems, from pre‑production through full‑rate manufacturing.
• Own project management for all facility and IE‑related initiatives: define scope, create schedules, manage budgets, track milestones, and report status to senior leadership.
• Provide leadership for planning, design, and build‑out of new manufacturing production facilities, including space planning, utility requirements and equipment layout.
• Conduct line balancing, cycle time analysis, and capacity planning to meet production demand and support NPI (New Product Introduction) programs.
• Perform workflow and value‑stream mapping; identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve throughput, yield, quality, and cost.
• Define and validate manufacturing processes in accordance with FDA/ISO requirements for medical device production (IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, process FMEAs, control plans).
• Lead 6S/Lean transformation efforts across the facility; establish metrics, sustain gains, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Specify, procure, qualify, and integrate capital equipment and material handling systems into the production environment.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS to align facility design with regulatory, safety, and operational requirements.
• Maintain and improve engineering databases (WIPs, routings, BOMs) in NetSuite to support MRP accuracy and production planning.
• Develop AutoCAD/Revit facility drawings and maintain up‑to‑date layouts as operations evolve.
• Mentor junior Industrial Engineers and provide technical leadership across the IE team.
• Other duties as assigned consistent with the scope of this role.

About You

• BS or MS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Demonstrated experience leading the build‑out or significant expansion of a manufacturing production facility, including process development and validation.
• Formal project management experience (PMP certification or equivalent); proficiency with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks for facility layout and design.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (value‑stream mapping, kanban, kaizen, 6S) and hands‑on experience implementing them at scale.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing regulations (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485) and process validation methodology (IQ/OQ/PQ) strongly preferred.
• Proven cross‑functional leadership and the ability to influence without direct authority across engineering, quality, supply chain, and facilities teams.

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position is $106,000 - $133,000 USD. Noah Medical offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors such as location as permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Benefits & Perks (For Full Time Employees)

• Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options
• Equity & Bonus Program
• Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance
• Mental health support through medical insurance programs
• Legal and Pet Insurance
• 12+ paid holidays, Flexible Time Off + Sick Time
• Paid parental leave
• In‑office snacks and beverages
• Learning & Development Opportunities: On‑demand online training and book reimbursement
• Team building and company organized social and celebration events

Noah Medical may offer remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements within the state of California depending on the specific team and/or role where applicable.

Noah Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital or protected military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.