Sr Process Engineer {Portage, MI}

Matlen Silver; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver is seeking a Sr Process Engineer in Portage, MI for a 6-month engagement with potential extension. The role focuses on process validation, data collection and analysis, and cross‑functional support across Quality, Operations and Engineering.

The successful candidate will help set up line components and tooling, troubleshoot during builds, and collaborate with the materials team to ensure material readiness. Requires medical industry experience and USC/GC eligibility.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required and 4 years of experience.
• Medical industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support process validation activities by running samples on manufacturing equipment and documenting results.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and Engineering to ensure processes meet requirements.
• Assist in setting up components, fixtures, tooling and equipment on the assembly line and troubleshoot during builds.
• Collaborate with materials team to ensure line readiness for components and raw materials.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP activities related to product transfers.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
• Apply statistical methods for process development and data analysis.
• Integrate and troubleshoot manufacturing/test equipment and processes.
• Lead or act as independent reviewer in process reviews.

Skills

PPAP skills

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title:Sr Process Engineer

Duration:06 months + Potential Extension

Location:Portage, MI, 49002

Required Pay Scale: $41/hr

***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***

Job Summary:

This role would spend much of the day supporting process validation activities by running samples on manufacturing equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results in validation reports. They would work closely with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure processes meet requirements. In addition, they would help set up components, fixtures, tooling, and equipment on the assembly line, troubleshoot issues during builds, and support process improvements as products move into production. Assist and collaborate with materials team to make sure the line is set up to receive components/raw materials. Overall, the position combines hands‑on manufacturing support with technical documentation and cross‑functional collaboration

Roles & Responsibilities:

• The role contributes to the delivery of high impact, cost transformative projects.
• The role will require the successful candidate to operate across a network of stakeholders from Product Transfer, Operations and Divisional partners, therefore strong interpersonal skills and communication skills will be necessary.
• Position will require PPAP skills, analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental test and result analysis.
• May lead or act as independent reviewer in process review meetings.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, PPAP and other internal process qualification generation associated with product transfers.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
• Equipment Validation Experience.
• Statistical methods for process development.
• Manufacturing/Test Equipment Integration & Troubleshooting
• PPAP experience, ability to manage a workstream and its tasks.
• Complex problem solving, Six Sigma/continuous improvement

Required Skills:

• Engineering degree, 4 years’ experience
• Medical industry experience required