Principal Manufacturing Engineer-NPI

Job Description : RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following :

• Serve as the technical project leader for NPI manufacturing activities, driving the development and commercialization of TransMedics perfusion set and OCS products.
• Provide strategic oversight of manufacturing readiness for new product introductions, ensuring alignment of engineering resources, project schedules, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Operations to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant processes.
• Coordinate, identify, and implement advanced manufacturing processes to ensure production capacity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to quality standards.
• Define project plans, timelines, and resources needed to support NPI manufacturing programs, ensuring accountability for milestones and deliverables.
• Apply in-depth technical expertise to specify, design, and validate equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation used in production.
• Drive PFMEA, DFM / DFA, and design transfer activities to establish capable, efficient, and risk-mitigated manufacturing processes.
• Develop manufacturing assembly and test methods that ensure Critical to Quality (CTQ) and Critical to Assembly (CTA) requirements are met.
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and process capability metrics using statistical tools such as MSA, GR&R, and SPC.
• Represent TransMedics externally and internally as a manufacturing subject matter expert (SME), ensuring effective knowledge transfer to production and suppliers.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of engineering rigor, accountability, and innovation.
• Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned / required.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.

TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients' lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.

Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc.

Employee Benefit :

Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross / Blue Shield of MA

Dental

Vision

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Plan

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.