Process Engineer II - VS Collagen/LYO

Integra LifeSciences; Añasco (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Group legal insurance

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences is seeking a Process Engineer to understand, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes across value streams, applying lean and six sigma to improve efficiency, layouts, and workflows. You will ensure end‑to‑end process understanding and support lifecycle management and sustaining engineering changes in compliance with GMP, ISO, and relevant regulatory standards.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with EHS, quality, product development, planning, and facilities to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of related process engineering experience.
• Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control) tools preferred.
• Strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work cross‑functionally with EHS, product development, process technology, facilities, quality, regulatory, planning, and procurement to address process challenges and lifecycle changes.
• Represent value stream teams in strategic site and enterprise projects on cross‑functional teams focusing on quality improvements and new product introductions.
• Execute engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV validations and Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO).
• Conduct SPC analysis and trend existing process parameters to improve yields and reduce scrap.
• Perform investigations, NCs, and CAPAs; drive corrective actions.
• Complete projects to improve process, quality, reliability, and cost using lean six‑sigma tools.

Skills

English communication

MS Office

Process improvement

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Process Engineer is responsible to understand, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes within a value stream leveraging lean and six sigma tools and methodologies to improve processing, layout, workflow, assets, assembly methods, and workforce usage to process efficiency. They develop end‑to‑end process and product understanding and control and address lifecycle management and sustaining engineering changes. They execute of their duties in compliance with corporate policies, U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EU MDR, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), and other applicable regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Work cross‑functionally with EHS, product development, process technology, Centers of Excellence (CoE’s), facilities, quality, regulatory, planning, procurement to address process challenges, material changes, and well as lifecycle and sustaining changes.
• Represent value stream teams in strategic site and enterprise projects on cross‑functional teams addressing quality improvements, lifecycle management efforts, new product introductions, etc.
• Execute engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV validations, manufacturing process requirements, specifications, Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO), and Engineering Drawings for equipment and processes.
• Conduct statistical process control (as necessary) analysis and trending of existing process parameters, process inputs and outputs, improve manufacturing yields, reduce manufacturing scrap, and error proof manufacturing processes.
• Perform timely technical investigations, non‑conformance, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Complete projects to drive process, quality, reliability and cost improvements leveraging advanced technologies, lean six‑sigma tools and methodologies.
• Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and technical evaluations to align Bills of Materials, work instructions, and routers with processes to ensure cost accuracy from product transfer through product lifecycle.
• Monitor performance metrics for value stream(s) and develop improvement actions necessary to attain targeted performance Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Develop hands‑on product/process/equipment training programs.
• Participate in cross‑functional process and product project teams including product development, quality assurance, facilities, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Complete other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience.
• Statistical process control tools desired (SPC, Minitab, other software).
• Lean Six Sigma Experience Desired.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and English communication skills (oral & written)
• Positive, sound interpersonal, and employee development skills
• Project management and process improvement experience desired
• Knowledge in MS Office skills

Additional Requirements

• Experience in managing multi‑functional teams including EHS, Quality, Process Development, Planning and Materials Engineers
• Worked with global teams on enterprise projects to address quality improvements, lifecycle management plans, and NPI.
• Executed material change validations.
• Minimum of 2 years managing validation cycles (FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ TMV), engineering studies and documentation changes.
• Proven experience in process monitoring (SPC) and improvements of KPI’s with the use of Statistical Tools, and Lean Six Sigma Tools.
• Performed Technical investigations, NC and CAPA’s
• Preferred experience with time studies.
• Preferred experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Preferred Basic knowledge in automation, programming, sensors, and Vision systems
• Basic Project Management skills
• Good communication skills in both Spanish and English
• Good Technical writing skills

Salary Pay Range: $42,000.00 - $59,000.00 USD Salary. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following company‑sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards.

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].