Sr Process Engineer

Primary Talent Partners; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners is seeking a Sr Process Engineer for a 12‑month contract in Brooklyn Center, MN. You will design, develop, and qualify joining and welding processes to enable safe, reliable medical device manufacturing across our cardiovascular and neurological product lines.

You will lead process improvements, document control plans and change orders, and collaborate with design, quality, and operations to transfer processes from development to production with a focus on laser and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/AM / engineering; 3+ with advanced degree.
• Hands-on experience with welding/joining processes.
• Structured problem solving (DMAIC, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work with cross-functional teams in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and qualify joining and welding processes (laser, resistance, micro-welding) for new and existing products.
• Lead process improvement and cost-reduction projects to improve yield, throughput, and process capability.
• Own welding process documentation: control plans, process instructions, validation protocols/reports, change orders.
• Transfer processes from development to production with training and long-term sustainability.
• Characterize and optimize welding parameters through DOEs, capability studies, data analysis.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors on equipment specification, selection, installation, qualification.
• Support nonconformance investigations and CAPA related to welding/joining.
• Contribute to safety, quality, ISO 13485 and FDA compliance culture.

Skills

DMAIC / root cause analysis

Laser welding

Resistance welding

Process development

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Welding, Materials, Biomedical, etc)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Sr Process Engineer with our medical device client in Brooklyn Center, MN. This is a 12‑month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $48.00 - $58.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description:

As a Sr Process Engineer in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Joining/Welding group, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and scaling the joining and welding processes that enable safe, reliable, and cost‑effective medical device manufacturing for company's portfolio of cardiovascular and neurological products. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, quality, and supplier partners to launch new products and continuously improve existing lines, with a focus on laser and resistance welding applications.

A Day in the Life

• Design, develop, and qualify robust joining and welding processes (e.g., laser, resistance, micro‑welding) for new and existing products, in alignment with AME's mission to lead process development for project launches.
• Lead process improvement and cost‑reduction projects using structured problem‑solving and DMAIC principles to improve yield, throughput, and process capability.
• Own critical welding process documentation, including control plans, process instructions, validation protocols/reports, and engineering change orders.
• Partner with manufacturing representatives to transfer processes from development to production, ensuring smooth ramp‑up, training, and long‑term sustainability.
• Characterize and optimize welding parameters through DOEs, capability studies, and data analysis, leveraging statistical tools to drive evidence‑based decisions.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors on specification, selection, installation, and qualification of welding and joining equipment and fixtures.
• Support nonconformance investigations and CAPA activities related to welding/joining processes, driving root‑cause analysis and durable corrective actions.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements (including ISO 13485 and FDA expectations).

Must‑Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Welding, Materials, Biomedical, etc) or related field (Materials Science, Physics, etc).
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, process, or advanced manufacturing engineering; or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one of the following: battery or capacitor manufacturing, laser welding, resistance welding, micro‑joining, or similar thermal joining processes.
• Demonstrated experience applying structured problem‑solving (e.g., DMAIC, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and to work effectively with cross‑functional teams in a regulated environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Prior work with laser systems, welding equipment, or automated joining cells, including equipment selection and qualification.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, vision systems, or custom equipment for joining/welding.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), design of experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar).
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulations (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GMP).
• Experience supporting new product introductions and transferring processes from development to production.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement programs (Green Belt or higher preferred).

Top 3 skills sets required:

• Process Development: DOE, problem solving, process improvement and validation
• Medical device experience or other regulated industry (aerospace, nuclear, etc.)
• Minimum technical background (engineering/science degree or experience), laser welding experience preferred, IPG ideally

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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