Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer II

Cordis•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer II provides technical leadership for sustaining manufacturing operations, focusing on continuous improvement, process optimization, and long-term process performance. The role supports data-driven initiatives to improve yield, reduce scrap and variation, enhance product quality, and increase manufacturing efficiency. It also supports manufacturing nonconformance and CAPA investigations, including root cause analysis, implementation of sustainable corrective actions, and effectiveness verification. The engineer partners with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to maintain validated processes and comply with applicable GMP and ISO 13485 requirements. Selution, in partnership with Cordis, develops and commercializes advanced drug-device combination products for coronary and peripheral artery disease, with a mission to address unmet and critical medical needs. The work environment includes office, laboratory, and manufacturing floor settings. The role involves regular standing or walking and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. The expected pre-tax pay rate is $78,650–$105,600; actual pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or an equivalent technical degree.
At least 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry, including sustaining manufacturing or process improvement responsibilities.
Working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, process validation, risk management, and manufacturing change control.
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing nonconformance investigations and CAPA processes, including root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.
Demonstrated success using data-driven methods to improve manufacturing processes, yield, quality, or operational efficiency.
Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medical device or drug-device combination product manufacturing.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification and practical application of statistical process improvement tools.
Experience with process capability analysis, DOE, SPC, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Experience with automation, equipment reliability improvements, or high-volume assembly systems.
Continuous improvement experience and results-oriented execution.
Data analysis, structured root cause investigation, and evidence-based decision-making.
Technical knowledge of sustaining process performance and CAPA effectiveness.
Cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, and practical manufacturing problem-solving.
Commitment to product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Contribute to continuous improvement and sustaining engineering projects to improve manufacturing yield, product quality, throughput, process capability, and cost performance.
Monitor manufacturing performance using process data, trends, and key metrics; identify recurring losses and prioritize measurable process improvements.
Support manufacturing process optimization, including structured experimentation, statistical analysis, and evaluation of process changes.
Provide technical support for manufacturing-related nonconformance investigations, including product and process impact assessments, root cause analysis, and disposition support in partnership with Quality.
Support CAPA investigations for manufacturing issues; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions, assess systemic risk, and verify effectiveness.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools to reduce waste, defects, scrap, rework, and process variation.
Troubleshoot recurring equipment and process issues and implement sustainable solutions and appropriate preventive controls.
Assess proposed process changes for validation, qualification, risk management, and change-control impact; support IQ/OQ/PQ or revalidation as required.
Maintain and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, specifications, process controls, PFMEAs, and related technical documentation.
Partner with Production, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain on manufacturing improvements, audit readiness, investigation closure, and sustained process performance.