Plastics Engineer
Nanobiosym
Cambridge, MA, USA
Posted on Apr 27, 2026
Nanobiosym is on the cusp of rewriting the rules of personalized medicine, novel technologies, and healthcare delivery. Founded by a renowned MIT and Harvard trained Physician and Physicist, Nanobiosym's innovative pipeline of products leverage novel advances in physics, biomedicine, and nanotechnology. Awarded the first ever X-PRIZE for healthcare, and a recipient of multiple other prestigious peer-reviewed funding awards, Nanobiosym is currently adding to its talented team as it expands into a global commercial enterprise. We are currently seeking Engineering candidates to add to our growing team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with colleagues and leadership to enhance and refine injection molded and assembled products, as well as the processing across multiple manufacturing stages.
- Create and roll out validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) aligned with FDA requirements.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and guide the team through detailed root cause analyses.
- Apply Lean methodologies to engineer inventive, comprehensive, and workable technical solutions.
- Serve in a hands-on capacity where versatility is essential and advancement opportunities emerge quickly.
- Leverage Lean principles to design creative, thorough, and pragmatic engineering solutions.
- Oversee debugging, packaging, and sterilization activities.
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives aimed at elevating safety, quality, efficiency, and total productivity.
- Track and validate current injection molding processes and tooling to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Record modifications to processes and equipment through the change management system.
- Pinpoint risks, assess technical alternatives and value propositions, and advocate for optimal solutions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Plastics or Mechanical disciplines preferred)
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus
- A minimum of 7 years working with molding, micro molding, mold flow, mold-making, and tooling in a manufacturing setting
- At least 7 years of hands-on experience spanning various technical areas, materials, manufacturing, and product design
- Current experience in medical device development within an FDA-regulated (21 CFR 820) and/or ISO 13485 environment
- Background in design enhancement and proficiency with SolidWorks/CAD tools
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis and statistical process control
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities, along with strong documentation and organizational skills
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- A genuine enthusiasm for problem-solving, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and excel in a fast-moving workplace