Senior Process Engineer - Lean Diagnostics & Process Leader

QuidelOrtho; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

QuidelOrtho in Rochester, NY seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead design, development and optimization of manufacturing processes for diagnostic products. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers and QA to ensure quality, scalability and process capability while acting as a technical project leader and performing lab work.

This is an onsite full-time role requiring 5+ years in diagnostics/pharma/biotech process engineering, strong problem solving, teamwork, and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in chemical engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in process engineering, preferably in diagnostics, pharmaceuticals or biotechnology.
• Strong problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe chemical and biological handling.
• Ability to travel (<10%).
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for diagnostic reagents and related products.
• Lead a process improvement team - develop strategy and work plan to achieve project objectives.
• Implement Lean/Six Sigma principles to enhance product quality and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct process risk assessments, failure mode analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Transfer processes to the manufacturing operation and verify process capability against design requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with the QuidelOrtho Quality System.
• Maintain core expertise in the fields of surface modification, formulation, and coating.
• Maintain a safe working environment through the proactive identification of hazards and risks.
• Collaborate to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Teamwork

Communication

Safe handling

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in chemical engineering or related technical field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

R

Java

Python

Job description

QuidelOrtho in Rochester, NY seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead design, development and optimization of manufacturing processes for diagnostic products. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers and QA to ensure quality, scalability and process capability while acting as a technical project leader and performing lab work.

This is an onsite full-time role requiring 5+ years in diagnostics/pharma/biotech process engineering, strong problem solving, teamwork, and data-driven decision