Process Engineer

Sitka Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer to support the Vascular Graft manufacturing team. You will troubleshoot, improve processes, and help maintain product quality while leading technical projects with cross-functional partners in a dynamic environment.

Hybrid work arrangement available with on-site presence at the Flagstaff facility. Role may require occasional extended hours to support a 7-day operation and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Strong application of engineering fundamentals and statistical tools for process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects against timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing lines, including maintaining fixtures, equipment, and SOPs on the manufacturing floor.
• Apply lean principles, GMP, and Six Sigma to reduce waste and variability while meeting performance targets.
• Lead engineering projects with progress tracking and stakeholder communication.
• Design, build, and implement fixtures, equipment, and tools to improve efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and quality.
• Troubleshoot issues by data analysis, root-cause identification, and timely solutions.
• Conduct equipment and process validations and verifications in line with production and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Maintenance and other groups to drive solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team environment.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Statistical tools

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

GMP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site

Posting Start Date: 8/7/26

Posting End Date: 8/22/26

About the Role

We are looking for an entry-level Process Engineer to join our Vascular Graft engineering team supporting commercial manufacturing. In this role, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional, and collaborative environment to sustain and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality. Process Engineers play a critical role in ensuring stable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations. This includes hands-on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and leading technical projects that deliver measurable business impact. Process Engineers are expected to drive and support work that sustains or improves manufacturing performance, which may occasionally require flexibility outside of standard working hours to support a 7 day operation.

This position will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing lines, including maintaining manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and standard operating procedures with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor
  
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet performance targets by reducing cost, improving efficiency, and minimizing manufacturing lossby applying lean principles, good manufacturing practices (GMP), and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation
  
• Lead engineering projects, including tracking project progress, communicating status to stakeholders, and working to resolve obstacles
  
• Design, build, and implement fixtures, equipment, and tools to improve efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and quality
  
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues by analyzing data, identifying root causes, and implementing effective, timely solutions
  
• Conduct equipment and process validations, qualifications, and verifications in support of production and regulatory requirements
  
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and other functional groups to drive solutions and sustain performance
  
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Strong application of engineering fundamentals and statistical tools for process development, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and support multiple projects against timelines and deliverables
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including influencing across functions
• Ability to identify critical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and contribute to risk-based decision making
• Ability to clearly document, communicate, and present technical work
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry and exposure to quality systems, documentation, and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement; applied experience using Lean, Six Sigma or other similar methodologies for process improvement

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