Process Engineer I - Lean Quality & Process Optimization

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

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.