Who We Are
Tasso is a fast-growing Seattle-based startup focused on delivering at-home diagnostic testing to those who need it most. We are growing our footprint with leading health systems, clinical research organizations, academic medical centers, and more who are looking to deliver clinical-grade, convenient diagnostic tests to their patients. Tasso was originally founded to find a better way to collect blood instead of a painful fingerstick or time-consuming venous draw. Since then, our products have been used in pharmaceutical clinical trials, by Olympians as part of a new virtual anti-doping program, and broadly by hospital systems across the US.As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will play a critical role in scaling our devices from design inception to high-volume production.
This position supports design transfer, process development, validation, and sustaining activities to ensure seamless production and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure the successful commercialization and ongoing production of our next-generation blood collection technologies.
What You Will Do
- Support design transfer of new products from detailed design to manufacturing, including documentation, tooling, and fixture development
- Develop, qualify, and validate manufacturing processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements
- Own and maintain BOMs, routers, and part release workflows as the engineering process owner for our ERP system
- Facilitate and actively participate in weekly stand-up production meetings, helping to prioritize tasks and resolve production issues efficiently
- Provide hands-on production line support, ensuring minimal downtime by troubleshooting and resolving equipment and process issues
- Lead tooling qualifications and establish preventative maintenance plans for key production assets
- Manage and execute engineering work orders for non-commercial builds to support V&V (Verification & Validation) and RUO (Research Use Only) projects
- Drive and sustain 5S initiatives across production areas to improve workplace organization, efficiency, and safety
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and cost-saving measures to support scalability
- Lead or contribute to root cause investigations, corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs), and non-conformance resolutions
- Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, PFMEAs, process maps, and control plans
- Collaborate with suppliers to optimize component manufacturability, quality, and lead times
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews, risk assessments, and readiness activities for production launches
Who You Are
- B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical devices preferred)
- Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and GMP
- Demonstrated experience with process validation, design transfer, and sustaining engineering support
- Hands-on experience with tooling, troubleshooting equipment, and lean manufacturing principles
- Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills
- Familiarity with SolidWorks, DOE/statistical tools, and root cause analysis methods
What We Offer
$102,000/yr - $135,000/yr base salary + Stock OptionsWe offer competitive compensation, benefits and a fantastic work environment:
- 100% paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees and generous subsidy for dependents
- 11 Paid Holidays and generous Time Off policies
- 401K + Employer Match
- Paid parental leave policy
We have a strong healthcare-driven mission, and your guidance and efforts will directly link to our success. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be for it.
