Process Engineer I

Integra LifeSciences; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,100 - 85,100; Full time

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences in Plainsboro Township, NJ is seeking an engineering professional to support manufacturing and process improvement efforts. You will collaborate with EHS, product development, and quality teams to implement changes across lifecycle, from new products to sustaining activities.

The role emphasizes SPC, lean six-sigma, and data-driven problem solving, with opportunities to lead process validation, CAPA, and cost-reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience with statistical process control tools (SPC, Minitab, or similar).
• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Excellent organizational and English communication skills (oral & written).
• Project management and process improvement experience.
• MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with EHS, product development, process technology, CoEs, facilities, quality, regulatory, planning, and procurement on process changes.
• Represent value stream teams in site and enterprise projects for quality, lifecycle, and new product introductions.
• Execute engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ, TMV validations, ECO/ECR and drawings for equipment and processes.
• Perform SPC analysis, trend process parameters, improve yields, reduce scrap, and error-proof manufacturing.
• Conduct investigations, FMEA, and CAPA.
• Drive cost, quality, reliability improvements using lean six-sigma.
• Align BOMs, work instructions, routers with process for cost accuracy during transfers.
• Monitor KPIs and develop improvement actions.
• Develop hands-on training programs.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Respond to escalation from manufacturing floor.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

SPC tools

Lean Six Sigma

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Minitab

Other SPC software

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers.

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 process 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.
• Respond to immediate escalation from manufacturing floor and elevate to leadership as needed.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 0-2 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

Salary Pay Range

$62,100.00 - $85,100.00 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.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

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)). Each benefits package is subject to eligibility and qualification criteria.

EEO Statement

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. 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].

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