Manufacturing Test & Validation Engineer I

International Executive Service Corps; Monrovia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STAAR Surgical seeks a manufacturing specialist to support STAAR product production and quality processes. The role focuses on resolving day-to-day manufacturing issues, validating equipment and processes, and driving continuous improvements in a regulated environment.

The candidate will lead root-cause analyses, manage non-conforming material reports and CAPAs, and collaborate with partners across functions to optimize outcomes. A technical degree and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent education/experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma or similar training is a plus.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Design transfer experience preferred.
• Clean room operations experience is a strong plus.
• Design experience using CAD or related software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in troubleshooting/resolving day to day manufacturing issues.
• Create and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and summarize test results as required.
• Create and execute Test Method Validations (TMV) on measurement equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for issues found in production.
• Support open non-conforming material reports and CAPAs.
• Liaise with relevant partners to drive continuous improvements in manufacturing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Lean/Six Sigma training

Tools

CAD

Job description

STAAR Surgical seeks a manufacturing specialist to support STAAR product production and quality processes. The role focuses on resolving day-to-day manufacturing issues, validating equipment and processes, and driving continuous improvements in a regulated environment.

The candidate will lead root-cause analyses, manage non-conforming material reports and CAPAs, and collaborate with partners across functions to optimize outcomes. A technical degree and relevant experience are required.