Sr Process Engineer

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

12d • $91,400 - $152,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic manufacturing engineering team at the San Diego Innovation Center of Excellence, where we lead development, scale up, and transfer of products, manufacturing processes, and equipment into operations, with a primary focus on advancing Dexcom Sensor technology. Responsibilities include providing day-to-day technical support for pilot plant processes and products at our San Diego site, evaluating new product and process introductions for manufacturing readiness and scalability, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational KPIs and business objectives. The Sr Process Engineer will possess a deep theoretical knowledge base combined with strong independent thinking skills. You should excel in translating theoretical concepts into practical solutions, particularly when tackling complex problems. You will lead investigations and data analysis efforts to drive optimal solutions within a matrixed organizational structure.

Requirements

• Experience driving improvement in machine performance, test methods, analytical test equipment, validation standards and manufacturing processes.
• Use of analytical tools like Structured Problem Solving or DMAIC to drive continuous improvement.
• Hands on knowledge of process characterization, SPC control, DOE, and project leadership.
• A total system perspective to create high performance solutions where mechanical, electrical and software components interact with people.
• Flexibility in a fast-changing environment and ability to prioritize projects while maintaining timelines.
• Detail oriented and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process improvements for assembly products, with a focus on quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Drive structured root‑cause investigations and failure analyses utilizing analytical techniques, requiring a strong foundation in assembly engineering principles.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations Engineering to identify and implement opportunities that enhance process capability and product quality.
• Support production scale-up, second-source qualification, and change control in compliance with design controls and quality system requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring seamless planning, execution, design transfer, and scale-up.
• Apply advanced analytical and statistical techniques (e.g., DMAIC, DOE, SPC, RCA) and drive process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Drive strategic thinking and long term process improvements.

Benefits

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior