Senior Process Engineer I

integralife; West Valley (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Pay transparency

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to optimize and sustain manufacturing processes within a value stream, driving Lean Six Sigma improvements and lifecycle changes in a GMP/compliant environment.

You will collaborate with EHS, product development, and regulatory teams to enhance process capability and product quality. The role requires a bachelor’s (or master’s) in engineering with 5+ years (or 3+ with master) and hands-on experience with SPC, ERP, and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience (4+ with Master).
• Experience with SPC tools (Minitab or similar) is required.
• Lean Six Sigma experience required; PMP is a plus.
• Strong English communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cross-functional network with EHS, product development, process technology, CoEs, facilities, quality, regulatory, planning, and procurement to address process challenges and lifecycle changes.
• Represent value stream teams in site and enterprise projects addressing quality improvements and new product introductions.
• Initiate and lead engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV validations, ECOs/ECRs, and drawings for equipment and processes.
• Use SPC to analyze and improve process parameters, enhance yields, reduce scrap, and error-proof manufacturing processes.
• Conduct investigations, non-conformance, FMEA, and CAPA activities.
• Lead projects to drive process, quality, reliability and cost improvements using lean six-sigma tools.
• Ensure BOMs, routers, and work instructions align with processes and lifecycle transfers.
• Complete process improvements to meet KPI targets and develop training programs.
• Lead cross-functional project teams across product development, QA, facilities, regulatory, and manufacturing.

Skills

SPC tools

Lean Six Sigma

English communication

Project management

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP ERP

CRM platforms

MS Project

Jira

MS Office

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible to understand, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes within a value stream leveraging lean and six sigma tools and methodologies to improve processing, layout, workflow, assets, assembly methods, and workforce usage to process efficiency. They are responsible for end-to-end process and product understanding and control and manage managing lifecycle sustaining engineering changes. They plan and execute of their duties in compliance with corporate policies, U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EU MDR, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), and other applicable regulatory agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a cross-functional network with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS), product development, process technology, Centers of Excellence (CoE's), facilities, quality, regulatory, planning, procurement to address process challenges, rial 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.

• Initiate, develop and implement engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV validations, manufacturing process requirements, specifications, Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO), and Engineering Drawings for equipment and processes.

• Leverage statistical process control (as necessary), analyze and trend 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).

• Identify, financially justify, and lead projects to drive process, quality, reliability and cost improvements leveraging advanced technologies, lean six-sigma tools and methodologies.

• Ensure value stream(s) BOMS, routers, and work instructions to align with process and ensure cost accuracy from product transfer through product lifecycle.

• Complete process improvements actions to ensure performance metrics attain targeted performance Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).

• Develop hands-on product/process/equipment training programs.

• Lead cross-functional process and product project teams including product development, quality assurance, facilities, regulatory, and manufacturing.

• Complete other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of experience; Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.

• Experience with statistical process control tools required (SPC, Minitab, other software) required.

• Lean Six Sigma experience required

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and English communication skills (oral & written)

• Sound interpersonal, and employee development skills

• Project management and process improvement experience, PMP desired

• Knowledge in enterprise resource planning, material resource planning, and MS Office skills

Tools And Equipment Used

This role requires regular use of tools and equipment relevant to the work environment. Examples include:

• General office equipment: Computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone communication systems.

• Software and systems: ERP systems (e.g., SAP), CRM platforms, statistical analysis tools, project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira), QMS platforms.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed below represent the motor and physical abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is expected to:

• Sit, listen, speak, and move throughout various areas of the building.

• Travel across all company locations as needed.

• Periodically lift and/or move items up to twenty-five pounds.

• Travel domestically and internationally via car, train, or airplane, as required by the role.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions listed below represent environmental factors which the employee may be exposed to while performing the essential duties of this position. These reflect a general plant or service environment.

Adverse exposure may include handling hazardous and biohazardous materials such as:

• Flammable and corrosive liquids

• Compressed gases

• Sharps

• Medical waste

Appropriate safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) are required and provided. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

DISCLAIMER

The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They do not represent an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate to meet business needs.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer, based on evolving organizational requirements and role expectations.

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Salary Pay Range:

$71,000.00 - $98,000.00 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, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards | Integra LifeSciences

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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