Engineer - Process Development

Theragenics

$100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
  • 7-10+ years in contract medical device or regulated manufacturing.
  • Expertise in metal processing, including precision machining and hypotubes.
  • Familiarity with plastic injection molding and cleanroom assembly operations.
  • Hands-on experience with tooling, fixturing, and precision assembly.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments (DOE), and statistical methods.
  • Understanding of FDA and ISO 13485 regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead early-stage manufacturing strategy to ensure scalability.
  • Establish feasibility during concept and prototype phases by evaluating materials and risks.
  • Utilize rapid prototyping methods like machining and additive manufacturing.
  • Develop scalable processes for transition from prototype to full production.
  • Apply DFM and DFA initiatives for improved manufacturability.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Drive continuous improvement in yield and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative product development.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
  • Contributions to significant advancements in medical device manufacturing.
Full Job Description
Salary Expectation: Based on the candidate's level of experience.

As an Engineer, Process Development, you'll play a pivotal role in developing, validating, and scaling manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, manufacturable, and compliant solutions in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead early-stage manufacturing strategy alongside product development to ensure scalability.
  • Establish feasibility during concept and prototype phases by evaluating materials, risks, tolerances, and throughput.
  • Utilize rapid prototyping methods (machining, laser processing, additive manufacturing, molding).
  • Develop scalable processes that transition effectively from prototype to full production.
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving and data-driven analysis.
  • Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and process aids to improve robustness.
  • Execute process verification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, efficiency, and cost optimization.
  • Prepare and maintain process documentation (work instructions, routings, PFMEAs, control plans).
  • Support production readiness by transferring processes to operations and training personnel.

Qualifications & Skills
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
  • Experience:
    • 7-10+ years in contract medical device or regulated manufacturing environment.
    • Expertise in metal processing (precision machining, hypotubes, laser processing).
    • Familiarity with plastic injection molding and cleanroom assembly operations.
    • Hands-on capability in tooling, fixturing, and precision assembly.
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, DOE, and statistical methods.
    • Understanding of FDA and ISO 13485 regulated manufacturing requirements.

Core Competencies:
    • Technical capability in process development.
    • Validation, quality, and regulatory alignment.
    • Problem-solving and continuous improvement.
    • Cross-functional collaboration and communication.
    • Execution discipline in documentation and prioritization.


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