Process Engineer - New Product Introduction

Enovis•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Engineer in New Product Introduction (NPI), you will design and develop new or improved manufacturing processes and ensure efficient, effective transfer of products into production. As part of cross-functional teams, you will lead process development for manufacturing at Enovis and its suppliers and drive improvements to processes used in new product development projects. Process improvements may also be shared across other production lines. The role is part of Enovis Surgical, which provides orthopedic surgeons with solutions for total joint arthroplasty, including implants, surgical tools, and digital health technology. The position is based in Austin, Texas, reports to the Director, Process Engineering, and involves less than 5% travel. Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, and pulling up to 50 pounds and standing or sitting for extended periods. Enovis offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; spending and savings accounts; a 401(k) plan; vacation, sick leave, and holidays; income protection plans; discounted insurance rates; and legal services. Enovis does not provide employment visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work full time in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 10 years of experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role.
Expert-level DFM knowledge and demonstrated ability to influence product design, establish manufacturing strategies, and optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, cost, and scalability.
Advanced proficiency interpreting and applying ASME Y14.5 standards, including datum strategies and complex dimensional requirements for precision-machined components and assemblies.
Expertise in manufacturing processes for orthopedic implantable products and surgical instruments.
Experience with lean manufacturing, process control concepts, Design of Experiments (DOE), process validation, and product/process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Experience using problem-solving and process-improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and DMAIC.
Experience with measurement systems such as CMMs, vision inspection, and profilometers.
Ability to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 pounds and stand or sit for extended periods.
Full-time work authorization in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks and Mastercam CAD/CAM software.
Experience with data analysis using Minitab.
Master’s degree in engineering and/or experience with metals or plastics machining.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary process and manufacturing expert on cross-functional new product introduction teams.
Assess process capabilities, prioritize improvement opportunities, and implement process improvements on new development projects.
Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling, and automation.
Execute functional deliverables associated with CAPA, project management, and quality systems.
Plan, organize, and conduct manufacturing technical reviews.
Ensure documentation meets quality system requirements, including bills of materials, routers, and FMEAs.
Write and review validation protocols and reports for new processes.
Oversee project development builds using technical work requests.
Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to engineering print packages.
Communicate process and manufacturing limits and capabilities to the development team.
Contribute ideas to or generate intellectual property submissions.
Train manufacturing personnel when required as part of a validation.
Participate in lean reviews and Kaizen events.
Coach technicians or other engineering employees.