Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer II

Cordis, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordis, LLC is seeking a Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer II to lead continuous improvement initiatives and sustain critical manufacturing processes for medical-device related products. You will partner with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to optimize yield, reduce scrap, and maintain validated processes in a GMP/ISO 13485 environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, CAPA investigations, and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field; manufacturing experience preferred.
• 2+ years in regulated manufacturing engineering or sustained manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, validation, risk management, and change control.
• Experience with CAPA, root-cause analysis and data-driven process improvements.
• Strong writing, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining manufacturing projects to improve yield, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Monitor process performance using data and KPIs to identify chronic losses and drive improvements.
• Support structured experimentation and statistical analysis for process changes.
• Provide CAPA support, including root cause analysis and corrective actions with verification.
• Assist with validation/qualification and change-control activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure compliant processes.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Technical writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOE

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

CAPA

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

Overview

Selution, in partnership with Cordis, specializes in the development of groundbreaking technology and commercialization of advanced drug-device combination products for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by creating next-generation solutions that address unmet and critical medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer II provides technical leadership for sustaining manufacturing operations, with primary responsibility for continuous improvement, process optimization, and long-term process performance. This role aids data-driven initiatives to improve yield, reduce scrap and variation, enhance product quality, and improve manufacturing efficiency. The engineer also provides support for manufacturing nonconformance and CAPA investigations, including root cause analysis, implementation of sustainable corrective actions, and effectiveness verification. The position partners with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to maintain validated processes and compliance with applicable GMP and ISO 13485 requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to continuous improvement and sustaining engineering projects to improve manufacturing yield, product quality, throughput, process capability, and cost performance.
• Monitor manufacturing performance using process data, trends, and key metrics; identify recurring losses and prioritize measurable process improvements.
• Help in manufacturing process optimization activities, including structured experimentation, statistical analysis, and evaluation of process changes.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing-related nonconformance investigations, including product and process impact assessments, root cause analysis, and appropriate disposition support in partnership with Quality.
• Support CAPA investigations for manufacturing issues; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions, assess systemic risk, and verify effectiveness.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools to reduce waste, defects, scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Troubleshoot recurring equipment and process issues; implement sustainable solutions and appropriate preventive controls.
• Assess proposed process changes for validation, qualification, risk management, and change-control impact; support IQ/OQ/PQ or revalidation as required.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, specifications, process controls, PFMEAs, and related technical documentation.
• Partner with Production, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain on manufacturing improvements, audit readiness, investigation closure, and sustained process performance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent technical degree.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry, including sustaining manufacturing or process improvement responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, process validation, risk management, and manufacturing change control.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing nonconformance investigations and CAPA processes, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Demonstrated success using data-driven methods to improve manufacturing processes, yield, quality, or operational efficiency; strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medical device or drug-device combination product manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification and practical application of statistical process improvement tools.
• Experience with process capability analysis, DOE, SPC, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience with automation, equipment reliability improvements, or high-volume assembly systems.

Key Competencies

• Continuous improvement experience and results-oriented execution.
• Data analysis, structured root cause investigation, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Technical knowledge of sustaining process performance and CAPA effectiveness.
• Cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and practical manufacturing problem-solving.
• Commitment to product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Working Conditions

• Office, laboratory, and manufacturing floor environments.
• Regular standing or walking, occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and all EHS requirements.

Pay / Compensation

The expected pre-tax pay rate for this position is $78,650 - $105,600. Actual pay may fluctuate outside of the listed range depending on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge and location.