Process Engineer – CNC Machining (Medical Devices)

KARL STORZ; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 97,900 - 127,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Vacation and paid holidays

Wellness and fitness reimbursement

Job summary

A medical device company in Franklin, MA is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support ongoing product innovation in CNC machining processes. The role involves developing machining processes, optimizing for quality and efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or machining-related experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and equipment.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining processes and operation sheets from engineering data.
• Optimize processes for quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Train personnel and provide daily technical support to production teams.

Skills

CNC machining processes

GD&T

precision metrology

project management

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

🔎 At a Glance

Company: Karl Storz
Location: Franklin, MA (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $97,900 – $127,400 per year (DOE)
Shift: Day Shift | Monday – Friday
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years machining/manufacturing experience)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
Apply: Directly through hireCNC

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support ongoing product innovation, process optimization, and production scalability within a high-precision medical manufacturing environment.

At Karl Storz, this Process Engineer plays a key role in developing, improving, and sustaining CNC machining processes used to produce complex surgical components — ensuring efficiency, quality, regulatory compliance, and long-term manufacturability.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Develop machining processes and operation sheets from engineering data
• Implement new manufacturing methods, tooling, and equipment improvements
• Optimize processes for quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Design assembly tooling, jigs, fixtures, and production aids
• Lead cross‑functional projects from concept through implementation
• Analyze manufacturing data and drive corrective actions with Quality teams
• Evaluate outside processes and vendors for performance and reliability
• Support capacity planning and equipment selection decisions
• Create clear documentation to support production and compliance
• Train personnel and provide daily technical support to production teams
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and GMP standards

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Machines, Controls & Manufacturing Environment

You’ll support machining operations involving:

Equipment: Multi‑axis CNC mills, lathes, and precision machining systems
Inspection Tools: CMM, profilometers, vision systems, precision metrology equipment
Process Tools: SPC methods, Lean manufacturing techniques
ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, or similar

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Stainless Steel
• Nitinol
• Nickel Alloys
• Other medical‑grade materials

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of manufacturing or machining‑related experience
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and equipment
• Proficiency with GD&T and precision metrology
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Strong documentation and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Fixture and tooling design experience
• GMP / FDA‑regulated environment experience
• ERP experience (SAP or Oracle)

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Why Engineers Like Working Here

Professionals choose Karl Storz because:

• Clean, modern, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility
• Meaningful work supporting life‑saving medical technologies
• Strong collaboration between engineering, production, and quality
• Stable workload with long‑term growth opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250/year)
• 401(k) with 60% match on first 6%
• 3 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays
• Up to 8 weeks fully paid parental leave

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $97,900 – $127,400 per year (based on experience)

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Life, STD/LTD insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness and fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance options

Schedule:
Day Shift | Monday – Friday

Overtime: As needed

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