Process Engineer- Wire Manufacturing

Alleima; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K with company contribution

11 paid holidays per year

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Alleima in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for fine wire production, collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to drive stability and quality.

You will analyze data, lead root cause investigations, and pursue continuous improvement to increase yield and efficiency while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced medical materials environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with ERP/MES and data-driven process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for fine wire production.
• Monitor process capability, equipment performance, and product quality using data analysis.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, increase yield, and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D on new products and technologies.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation such as process specs, work instructions, control plans, and SOPs.
• Provide technical support for operations and equipment qualifications and process validations.

Skills

Manufacturing process engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Process monitoring tools

Job description

Location

Tucson, United States of America

At Alleima's Business Unit Medical, we turn advanced materials and engineering expertise into solutions that change lives.
Partnering with the world's leading medical device innovators, we design, develop, and manufacture components and medical solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in medical technology, from continuous glucose monitors to cochlear implants.

Join our team in Tucson, AZ, and bring your manufacturing process engineering expertise to an on-site role where you will help improve fine wire production, strengthen process performance, and contribute to medical innovations that matter.

About the role

As a Process Engineer you will play a critical role in supporting, improving, and implementing manufacturing processes for fine wire production. Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams, you will help drive process stability, product quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to support safe, efficient, and repeatable fine wire production.
• Monitor and improve process capability, equipment performance, and product quality using data analysis and process control methodologies.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for process deviations, customer concerns, and production challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, increase yield, improve throughput, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D to introduce new products, materials, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process specifications, work instructions, control plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical support for day-to-day manufacturing operations and support equipment qualifications, process validations, and production readiness for new or modified processes.

About you

You are a hands-on manufacturing process engineering professional with 3-5 years of relevant experience in process engineering or manufacturing engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. You thrive in a fast-paced production environment and enjoy solving complex process challenges while working collaboratively across functions to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory requirements within the medical industry. With a strong foundation in metallurgical and mechanical principles, including wire drawing, annealing, and surface treatment processes, you understand how process inputs influence product quality, equipment performance, and manufacturing efficiency. You are comfortable analyzing production data, identifying trends, and implementing improvements that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Experience with ERP and MES systems, process monitoring tools, and manufacturing metrics will help you succeed in this role. You are a problem-solver who values innovation and expertise, and you bring a mindset of continuous learning and practical improvement to the work you do every day.

What you can expect from us

• A workplace built on care, for better healthcare, for our customers, and for each other.
• A culture that values unique, novel solutions and high-quality standards.
• Opportunities to contribute to medical innovations that make a real difference.
• A collaborative, decentralized environment where your voice matters.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and global career development
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and global career development.
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage after 30 days
• 401K with company contribution of 5% plus matching after 30 days
• 11 paid holiday hours per year
• Paid time off (3 weeks paid time off starting in a calendar year; prorated for this year)

About us

Why Alleima, BU Medical? We don't just make components; we enable breakthroughs. Whether it's helping someone with diabetes live more freely or supporting the next generation of neurostimulation devices, our work is purpose-driven and technically sophisticated. Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com