Sr Process Engineer

Dexcom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom is a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring and seeks a Sr Process Engineer at the San Diego Innovation Center of Excellence. You will lead process improvements for assembly products, drive root‑cause investigations, and collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to scale up manufacturing and ensure quality.

The role requires a technical degree with 5–8 years of related experience and familiarity with DMAIC/DOE/SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field with relevant experience.
• Experience with process improvements in manufacturing, preferably in assembly engineering.
• Knowledge of DMAIC, DOE, SPC, RCA and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements for assembly products focusing on quality, reliability, manufacturability and cost.
• Drive root‑cause investigations and failure analyses using analytical methods.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations to improve process capability and product quality.

Skills

DMAIC

DOE

SPC

Structured Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet The Team

Join our dynamic manufacturing engineering team at the San Diego Innovation Center of Excellence, where we lead development, scale up, and transfer of products, manufacturing processes, and equipment into operations, with a primary focus on advancing Dexcom Sensor technology. Responsibilities include providing day-to-day technical support for pilot plant processes and products at our San Diego site, evaluating new product and process introductions for manufacturing readiness and scalability, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational KPIs and business objectives. The Sr Process Engineer will possess a deep theoretical knowledge base combined with strong independent thinking skills. You should excel in translating theoretical concepts into practical solutions, particularly when tackling complex problems. You will lead investigations and data analysis efforts to drive optimal solutions within a matrixed organizational structure.

Where You Come In

• You will lead and execute process improvements for assembly products, with a focus on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• You will drive structured root‑cause investigations and failure analyses utilizing analytical techniques, requiring a strong foundation in assembly engineering principles.
• You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations Engineering to identify and implement opportunities that enhance process capability and product quality.
• You will support production scale-up, second-source qualification, and change control in compliance with design controls and quality system requirements.
• You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring seamless planning, execution, design transfer, and scale-up.
• You will apply advanced analytical and statistical techniques (e.g., DMAIC, DOE, SPC, RCA) and drive process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• You can communicate and collaborate effectively across functions
• You will drive strategic thinking and long term process improvements

What Makes You Successful

• Your experience driving improvement in machine performance, test methods, analytical test equipment, validation standards and manufacturing processes
• You use of analytical tools like Structured Problem Solving or DMAIC to drive continuous improvement
• You have hands on knowledge of process characterization, SPC control, DOE, and project leadership.
• You have a total system perspective to create high performance solutions where mechanical, electrical and software components interact with people
• Your flexibility in a fast-changing environment and ability to prioritize projects while maintaining timelines
• You are detail oriented and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What You’ll Get

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required

• 5-15%

Experience And Education Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

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Salary

$91,400.00 - $152,300.00

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