Principal Mechanical Engineer - Consumables at Cellares

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 15+ years of hands-on experience with plastic injection molding, including component design, design optimization, and mold design, along with 5+ years of experience designing and building complex mechanical components and assemblies. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required, and strong knowledge of material selection and manufacturing processes is essential.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, prototyping, and volume manufacturing of complex injection molded assemblies and high-precision mechanical components & assemblies, specifying injection molding tooling, identifying and interfacing with key component vendors, conducting design reviews, and providing in-depth analysis and CAD data to guide design decisions. You will also work closely with the scientific team to create verification/validation protocols, manage external vendors for outsourcing injection molding and assembly activities, create comprehensive work instructions and manufacturing SOPs, and demonstrate proof of concept through rapid prototyping.

Skills

Plastic Injection Molding

CAD

Prototyping

Material Selection

Injection Molding Tooling

Variotherm

Vacuum Assist

Hot Runners

Manufacturing Test Fixtures

Sterilization Coordination

Quality Assurance

Biomedical Device Design

Cellares

Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently

About Cellares

Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO). Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology features an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity and reduces costs and process failures compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, and aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services for cell therapies. Cellares stands out by combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, making it a competitive option in the industry.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$345.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Risks

Emerging biotech startups threaten Cellares' market share with similar solutions.

Potential regulatory delays could impact scaling of new automated systems like Cell Q.

Supply chain vulnerabilities may disrupt production timelines for Cell Shuttle and Cell Q.

Differentiation

Cellares' Cell Shuttle offers 10x scalability over manual cell therapy manufacturing.

The Smart Factory technology integrates development and manufacturing, unlike traditional CDMOs.

Cell Q automates QC processes, addressing bottlenecks in cell therapy quality control.

Upsides

Partnership with Sony enhances precision in cell therapy manufacturing processes.

Strategic partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb provides financial boost and validation.

Ossama Eissa's appointment as COO accelerates global expansion and operational capabilities.

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