Process Engineer I

Integra LifeSciences•Plainsboro Township, NJ

34d•$62,100 - $85,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer I is responsible to understand, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes within a value stream leveraging lean and six sigma tools and methodologies to improve processing, layout, workflow, assets, assembly methods, and workforce usage to process efficiency. They develop end-to-end process and product understanding and control and address lifecycle management and sustaining engineering changes. They execute of their duties in compliance with corporate policies, U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EU MDR, the Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR), and other applicable regulatory agencies. This position will support the Tendon Value Stream.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.
Statistical process control tools desired (SPC, Minitab, other software).
Lean Six Sigma experience desired.
Demonstrate excellent organizational and English communication skills (oral & written)
Positive, sound interpersonal, and employee development skills
Project management and process improvement experience desired
Knowledge in MS Office skills

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with EHS, product development, process technology, Centers of Excellence (CoE's), facilities, quality, regulatory, planning, procurement to address process challenges, material changes, and well as lifecycle and sustaining changes.
Represent value stream teams in strategic site and enterprise projects on cross-functional teams addressing quality improvements, lifecycle management efforts, new product introductions, etc.
Execute engineering studies, IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV validations, manufacturing process requirements, specifications, Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO), and Engineering Drawings for equipment and processes.
Conduct statistical process control (as necessary) analysis and trending of existing process parameters, process inputs and outputs, improve manufacturing yields, reduce manufacturing scrap, and error proof manufacturing processes.
Perform timely technical investigations, non-conformance, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
Complete projects to drive process, quality, reliability and cost improvements leveraging advanced technologies, lean six-sigma tools and methodologies.
Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and technical evaluations to align Bills of Materials, work instructions, and routers with process to ensure cost accuracy from product transfer through product lifecycle.
Monitor performance metrics for value stream(s) and develop improvement actions necessary to attain targeted performance Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
Develop hands-on product/process/equipment training programs.
Participate in cross-functional process and product project teams including product development, quality assurance, facilities, regulatory, and manufacturing.
Respond to immediate escalations from manufacturing floor and escalate to leadership, as needed.
Complete other job-related duties as assigned.