Manufacturing Engineer

Neu Wave Medical develops image guided microwave ablation tools and software that enables physicians to treat tumors in a minimally invasive procedure. This technology allows patients to be treated in outpatient settings, reducing procedural complexity and recovery times. Our organization is excited to be embarking on numerous new development projects to further improve patient care, and we are looking for new teammates to help us on this inspired journey.

You’ll join an interdisciplinary group of engineers who work closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, and strategic marketing professionals. This team highly values rapid experimentation and close collaboration with clinicians. Our culture blends friendly competition with genuine camaraderie—we move quickly, celebrate wins, and build lasting relationships while shaping the future of the business.

As part of Neu Wave, you’ll have access to a comprehensive offering of competitive benefits. If you’re motivated by clinically meaningful problems, evidence driven development and building solutions at scale, Neu Wave offers the chance to perform career defining work—with freedom to develop yourself within a progressive and growing healthcare company.

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer will provide process engineering and controls support to develop, transfer, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for medical device manufacturing in an ISO 13485 compliant setting. Ensure projects meet all required quality, cost, capacity and regulatory requirements while adhering to company policy and best industry practices.

• Support Design Transfer from R&D to manufacturing: define processes, tooling, test methods, cell layout, and work instructions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and Work Instructions using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Own NC/CAPA records related to production components/processes and drive corrective and preventative action plans to completion.
• Build business cases to implement new technologies and applications which streamline business processes, including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence tools, record digitization, automated test data collection, vision systems, ect.
• Establish working relationships with component manufacturers and provide technical feedback as required.
• Documentation & training: create process documentation, training materials, and guide technicians/operators through implementation.
• Design test methods to ensure process/product quality.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to project team members in investigation and experimentation efforts aimed at practical applications of scientific theories or principles
• Provide technical leadership to product development team
• Provide support as a Subject Matter Expert during internal/external audits for Quality and Regulatory Compliance.
• Provides complex design reviews and feedback for improvements in manufacturability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent direct experience will also be considered.
• Typically 4–8 years’ experience with mechanical/electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading cross functional project teams or supervising staff is desirable.
• Working knowledge of mechanical testing of systems, sub-systems, and components.
• Knowledge of intellectual property fundamentals and legal processes for managing intellectual art.

• Sit or stand for 8-10 hours per day.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.

This position will be based in Madison, WI with ~10-20% domestic and international travel.

Neu Wave Medical is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.