Sara Youngblood

About Sara Youngblood

I earned a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from TU Delft and have 3.5 years of industry experience. In industry I executed end to end parts design including concept selection, SolidWorks CAD designs, rapid prototyping, design for manufacturing, validation and verification testing. Hands on experience, installing, maintaining and conducting failure analysis on complex lab equipment including FANUC robots, and liquid handlers. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering, a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature From the University of Missouri. My thesis focused on applying knowledge of dynamics, controls and Python coding to simulate bicycle dynamics, build a controller and assess its performance on dry and icy pavement.A portfolio showcasing selected personal and home projects is available via the website link in my contact information.

Experience

1. Manufacturing Engineer

   NeuroPace

   Jan 2026 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   Drive engineering change orders (ECOs) from root-cause analysis through implementation, authoring technical justifications, updating manufacturing documents, and coordinating cross-functional buy-in across production, maintenance, and facilities teams.– Develop and revise SolidWorks engineering drawings to reflect design changes and supplier-driven alternative configurations, ensuring accurate, up-to-date documentation across the product lifecycle.– Lead new equipment onboarding end-to-end, including authoring work instructions, IQ/OQ validation protocols, and maintenance procedures, then executing qualification runs to bring equipment into compliant production use. – Investigate manufacturing nonconformances (MRRs) through revision comparison, risk assessment, and inspection data analysis; develop and implement corrective action plans including updated process controls to prevent recurrence.– Support advanced manufacturing capabilities including laser welding, coordinating vendor relationships, managing procurement (POs), and bridging the gap between R&D processes and production-ready implementation.

Education

• Delft University of Technology

  Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Biological/Biosystems Engineering

  2015 — 2018

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, French Language and Literature

  2015 — 2018

• Richwoods High School

  High School Diploma

  2010 — 2014