Process Engineer III

Werfen•Bedford, MA

7d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Werfen is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Process Engineer to join its On-Market Sustaining Engineering team. The role supports proactive and reactive product lifecycle initiatives, including design enhancements, process improvements, and product reliability efforts. Working within established engineering procedures and under the guidance of senior engineering personnel, the engineer conducts root cause investigations, collects and analyzes data, develops and implements corrective solutions, and supports validation activities. The position focuses on data analysis and presentation, problem-solving, validation protocol development and execution, and sustainable improvements to products and manufacturing processes throughout the product lifecycle. The Process Engineer may serve as an individual contributor, core team member, or technical lead for a project or product line, and is accountable for completing assigned deliverables on approved schedules. The role works closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and other organizational groups, communicating technical information and supporting cross-functional collaboration. Some domestic and international travel may be required. International mobility is not required. The annual base salary range is $90,000 to $120,000. Compensation depends on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and business needs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
Five years of product development or relevant experience.
For candidates with advanced degrees, one to three years of product development or relevant experience.
Proficiency in English.
Skills in statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and creative problem solving.
Technical aptitude and confidence.
Leadership capabilities, including accountability, decision-making, and communication.

Nice To Haves

In vitro medical device experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Act as an individual contributor, core team member, or technical lead for a specific project or product line.
Complete assigned deliverables in accordance with approved schedules.
Author documentation and participate in activities supporting design control.
Independently plan, perform, and prioritize complex tasks aligned with corporate goals.
Analyze and interpret data, identify trends, and formulate next steps.
Present tradeoff analyses and provide recommendations based on technical assessments.
Lead development of test strategies and execution of process validation, including IQ, OQ, PQ, Gauge R&R, DoE, and process capability activities.
Apply design requirements and risk management, including pFMEA, and drive risk mitigation to closure with cross-functional teams.
Work with electromechanical assemblies, instrumentation, and test fixtures.
Communicate technical information through documentation, presentations, and technical summaries, while promoting collaboration.
Generate schedules for functional activities and account for cross-functional dependencies.
Estimate and plan validation activities across the development lifecycle.
Transition validated processes to operations by providing training, procedures, and on-floor support.
Review and provide input on deliverables from other functions as needed.
Recommend and drive improvement initiatives, motivating others to implement them.
May be assigned CAPA ownership.