Senior Engineer Manufacturing - Wayne, PA

dsm-firmenich; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global reach

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Safety culture

Job summary

dsm-firmenich Biomedical in Wayne, PA is seeking a Senior Engineer Manufacturing to provide technical leadership and drive scale-up, commercialization, and continuous improvements across new and existing product lines at our PSM-regulated facility.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into robust manufacturing processes while ensuring quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in medical devices or a related regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes, process optimization, scale-up, and commercialization activities.
• PSM experience and clean room experience are strong plus.
• Knowledge of engineering and quality methodologies including DOE, Lean Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development, scale-up, validation, and commercialization activities for new and existing products.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing performance, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost through data-driven engineering solutions.
• Design, develop, and evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and machine systems to support operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, providing technical direction, project planning, risk assessment, and progress reporting.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, change management, and resolution of manufacturing and customer-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product implementation and lifecycle management.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

DOE

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Statistical analysis

Job description

Senior Engineer Manufacturing

Location: Wayne, PA

As Senior Engineer Manufacturing, you will provide technical leadership and manufacturing engineering expertise to support process development, scale-up, commercialization, and continuous improvement activities across new and existing product lines at our new PSM regulated facility in Wayne, PA. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovative concepts into robust, scalable manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.

dsm-firmenich Biomedical is a market leader in regenerative medicine and biomaterials for medical devices. Our innovative materials and technologies help enable the replacement, repair, enhancement, and regeneration of tissue and organ functions, ultimately improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process development, scale-up, validation, and commercialization activities for new and existing products.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing performance, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost through data-driven engineering solutions.
• Design, develop, and evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and machine systems to support operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, providing technical direction, project planning, risk assessment, and progress reporting.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, change management, and resolution of manufacturing and customer-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product implementation and lifecycle management.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $87,100 - $110,000.

We Bring

• The opportunity to contribute to technologies that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
• A collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven environment with global reach.
• Exposure to cutting-edge biomaterials, medical device technologies, and advanced manufacturing processes.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning.
• A culture that values safety, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with market practices.

You Bring

• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in medical devices or a related regulated manufacturing environment required
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes, process optimization, scale-up, and commercialization activities; PSM experience and clean room experience a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of engineering and quality methodologies, including statistical analysis, DOE, Lean Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools with ability to operate autonomously
• Experience leading technical projects and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich.

If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you.