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Manager of Hardware Quality

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Eko

Eko

51-200 employees

Develops AI-enhanced digital stethoscopes for cardiovascular detection

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$211.1k - $216kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Oakland, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance or a related field plus 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or related occupation.
  • Alternatively, Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance or a related field plus 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or related occupation.
  • Implementation of medical device design control and risk management methodologies compliant to ISO14971:2019;
  • Experience with cross-functional supporting a medical device Research and Development team as a Quality Assurance member;
  • Implementation of medical device State-of-the-art design standards, such as IEC 60601-1, ISO 62366-1;
  • Medical Device Quality Management System requirements pursuant to international regulations, such as US FDA 21CFR820, EU-MDD/MDR, ISO13485:2016;
  • Experience with managing medical device(s) throughout their respective product lifecycles.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the implementation and improvement of Eko’s Design Assurance program for Hardware products.
  • Oversee DA activities in regard to the development of both new product and product improvements from initial concept, product development, verification planning & testing to product implementation.
  • Authors, edits, organizes, maintains, and reviews Design History Files (DHF) for new and existing products.
  • Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an ISO 14971 compliant risk management process.
  • Responsible for Supplier Quality management including evaluation, qualification, and monitoring.
  • Manage all activities related to Supplier Quality Engineering in accordance with policy, including supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, inspection procedure development, supplier corrective action, supplier assessments, supplier performance reviews and supplier development.
  • Manage team members responsible for supplier quality and external consultants.
  • Compile with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
  • Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Audit, identify and support implementation of Design process improvements.
  • Assist in preparation of global regulatory submissions, documentation, technical files, etc.
  • Interface with regulatory bodies (FDA, State FDB, and Notified Body) during external audits of the quality system as needed.
  • Oversee the company’s change management processes.
  • Assist technical teams in the assessment of design changes; including assessment, planning, verification and validation of the change and documentation as required.

Eko Health specializes in advanced medical devices and software that enhance the detection of cardiovascular diseases. Their main product is an electronic digital stethoscope that integrates with AI-powered software to help healthcare professionals identify heart conditions more accurately. The stethoscopes feature Bluetooth connectivity, noise cancellation, and amplification, allowing clinicians to listen wirelessly and clearly. The AI software automatically checks for signs of heart disease, such as atrial fibrillation and heart murmurs, providing reliable results without interrupting the examination process. Eko Health differentiates itself from competitors by combining traditional stethoscope functionality with modern digital enhancements and leveraging a large dataset of real-life heart sounds to train its AI for accurate detection. The company's goal is to improve early detection and timely intervention in heart and lung diseases, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$131.3M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-13%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Eko Health's recent $41 million Series D funding will enable significant scaling of their AI-driven heart and lung disease detection technology.
  • The company's partnerships with prominent institutions like Imperial College London and Naples Community Health highlight its growing influence and adoption in the healthcare sector.
  • Eko's AI-powered stethoscopes have demonstrated superior diagnostic accuracy, potentially leading to earlier and more reliable heart disease detection.

What critics are saying

  • The healthcare technology market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Reliance on AI algorithms necessitates rigorous validation and regulatory approval, which can be time-consuming and costly.

What makes Eko unique

  • Eko Health uniquely combines traditional stethoscope functionality with advanced AI-driven diagnostics, setting it apart from conventional medical devices.
  • Their extensive dataset of real-life heart sounds enhances the accuracy of their AI algorithms, providing a competitive edge in cardiovascular disease detection.
  • The dual revenue model of selling advanced stethoscopes and subscription-based AI software ensures a steady and diversified income stream.

Benefits

Paid-time off

Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life Insurance

Volunteer time off

One Medical membership

Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

Work from home equipment stipend

Flexible schedules

Wellness programs (Wellness Wednesdays, Time off)

Wellness perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera)

Learning and Development stipend