Senior Process Engineer

SUMMARY

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on manufacturing performance by leading the development, stabilization, and optimization of various manufacturing processes. You will take ownership of complex technical challenges, using your engineering expertise to improve quality, efficiency, process capability, and production performance. In this highly collaborative and hands-on role, you will partner with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams to develop and implement practical, sustainable solutions. You will lead continuous improvement projects, support new technologies and manufacturing initiatives, mentor and provide technical guidance to team members, and serve as a trusted technical resource for internal teams and customers. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on engineering and problem solving with project leadership and broad organizational influence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support engineering initiatives focused on manufacturing process development and optimization for precision dental medical devices.
• Manage continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Identify, recommend, and lead engineering projects that support manufacturing objectives and the overall business strategy, including investigations into process automation, new technologies, and artificial intelligence.
• Collaborate with the Technical Center to support product feasibility R&D, new product introduction (NPI) projects, and related manufacturing initiatives.
• Prepare parts for production realization including development/maintenance of CAD models and shop floor drawings, fixtures, bills of materials (BOM's), process routers, and other technical documentation required to support manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving production issues, including participation in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and development of appropriate technical solutions.
• Contribute manufacturing and process expertise to process validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Lead and/or contribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other manufacturing-related documentation.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to engineering team members as required.
• Organize and facilitate meetings to provide clear and timely communication regarding project statuses, technical issues, priorities, activity coordination, risks, and recommendations to senior management and other project stakeholders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports: No

Although the position does not currently have direct reports, the Senior Process Engineer is expected to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to engineering team members as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment; Swiss screw machining experience preferred.
• Demonstrated team leadership and influencing skills.
• Experience training and/or mentoring junior engineers.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple concurrent projects and technical priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, internal and external project stakeholders and customers
• Demonstrated ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities, requirements, and manufacturing needs.
• Knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in process development and/or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Willingness to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and alongside production personnel, as needed, to develop machining and process knowledge, troubleshoot issues, and support manufacturing activities.
• Advanced knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience using Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with fixture and gauge development and design.
• Machining experience preferred, including manual machining, CNC lathes, and/or CNC mills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field with six (6) or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and practical technical/manufacturing experience.

Preferred: Master's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field with four (4) or more years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and practical technical/manufacturing experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is desirable.

WHY JOIN P1?

At Precision One Medical, we manufacture dental medical devices that directly improve patients' health, comfort, and quality of life. As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll apply and expand your expertise across Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CNC machining, automation, robotics, process validation, DFM/DFA, and statistical process control while solving impactful manufacturing challenges. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to go beyond maintaining existing processes and help shape the future of P1's manufacturing capabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General Manufacturing / Office Environment
• This position is based onsite and requires regular in-person attendance at the company's facility.