Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & CAPA

Praxis Powder Technology, Inc.; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k match up to 3%

Life Insurance

Paid time off 18 days

Paid holidays 9 days

Annual Performance Bonus Potential

Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Employee Appreciation Events

$100 Hannaford Gift Card (November)

Praxis Hoodie

Bagel Tuesdays

Job summary

Praxis Technology seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance operational excellence across its manufacturing operations. You will develop, optimize, and sustain processes while driving yield improvement, cost reduction, and compliance in a regulated environment.

The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions, process improvements, and scalability. A continuous improvement mindset and strong technical leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline; 5+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace or similar).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100 standards.
• Experience utilizing statistical methods and data analysis to improve process capability, yield, and quality.
• Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and CAPA investigations using structured problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Drive yield improvement and cost reduction projects through data analysis, process optimization, and waste elimination.
• Develop, implement, and sustain lean manufacturing practices including 5S, visual management, value stream mapping, standard work, Kanban systems, and mistake-proofing techniques.
• Evaluate manufacturing metrics and identify opportunities to improve product quality, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead efforts to reduce variation, scrap, rework, and manufacturing inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Support nonconformance investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

CAPA investigations

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Chemical/etc.

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

AS9100

Job description

Praxis Technology seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance operational excellence across its manufacturing operations. You will develop, optimize, and sustain processes while driving yield improvement, cost reduction, and compliance in a regulated environment.

The role collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions, process improvements, and scalability. A continuous improvement mindset and strong technical leadership are essential.