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$100k – $140k per year
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In office (Maple Grove)
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Nextern scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nextern is a medical device contract development and manufacturing company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offering product development, device manufacturing, precision components and consulting for OEMs. After starting as an industrial components partner, it shifted to medical electromechanical systems in 2016, expanded to Vietnam in 2018 and Costa Rica in 2021, acquired NPX Precision Technologies in 2022, and runs ISO 13485 certified plants in the US and Asia. Openings include production operators and supervisors in Costa Rica, molding engineers in Vietnam, manufacturing, process and catheter engineers, software engineers, quality systems and project managers.

NPX Medical is a division of Nextern - a global, vertically integrated medical device development and manufacturing platform. We specialize in precision metal components and assemblies, with deep expertise in nitinol engineered components, precision laser cutting and processing, and advanced catheter technologies. Our engineers bring decades of combined experience - from R&D and rapid prototyping through full commercial production.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in medical device production to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This role requires a versatile professional who can manage multiple complex projects while ensuring compliance with stringent medical device industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing, demonstrating improved: manufacturing methods, systems and processes to produce a high-quality product.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Process Development Lead manufacturing process development and validation activities: engineering protocols, IQ, OQ, PQ reports, bill of materials, assembling instructions, manufacturing instructions and procedures.
  • Process Support & Optimization: Troubleshoot & Optimize manufacturing processes for medical devices ensuring efficient production while maintaining quality standards.
  • Technical Documentation: Write, review, and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and process specifications in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 standards.
  • Fixture & Tooling Design: Design, develop, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and equipment for production of medical devices, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with design controls.
  • Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Quality Assurance, R&D, and Production teams to ensure seamless product launches.

Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing engineering
  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and lean manufacturing; understanding of medical device validation processes (Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ)).
  • Thorough understanding of ISO 13485:2016 Medical Device Quality Management System.
  • Metal based components, assemblies, and processing

Salary range: $100,000 to 140,000 depending on skills and experience

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
  • Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Taco Thursdays!!!

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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