Sr. Process Engineer
Development Resource Group, Inc.
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Job overview
Development Resource Group, Inc. is hiring a Sr. Process Engineer. The Sr. Process Engineer will develop, optimize, and scale joining and welding processes for medical device manufacturing, collaborating with design, operations, quality, and supplier teams to launch new products and improve existing lines, focusing on laser and resistance welding, process documentation, equipment qualification, and continuous improvement within regulated environments.
Key focus areas include Design, develop, and qualify robust joining and welding processes for new and existing products, Lead process improvement and cost reduction projects using DMAIC principles, and Own critical welding process documentation including control plans and validation protocols.
Important skills include Laser Welding, Resistance Welding, Micro Joining, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, and 5 Whys. Preferred (not required): Medical Device Industry Experience, Pharmaceutical Industry Experience, Automotive Industry Experience, and Laser Systems.
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Job Duties
As a Sr Process Engineer in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Joining/Welding group, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and scaling the joining and welding processes that enable safe, reliable, and cost-effective medical device manufacturing for the company’s portfolio of medical device products. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, quality, and supplier partners to launch new products and continuously improve existing lines, with a focus on laser and resistance welding applications.
A Day in the Life
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Design, develop, and qualify robust joining and welding processes (e.g., laser, resistance, micro-welding) for new and existing products, in alignment with AME’s mission to lead process development for project launches.
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Lead process improvement and cost reduction projects using structured problem solving and DMAIC principles to improve yield, throughput, and process capability.
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Own critical welding process documentation, including control plans, process instructions, validation protocols/reports, and engineering change orders.
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Partner with manufacturing representatives to transfer processes from development to production, ensuring smooth ramp-up, training, and long-term sustainability.
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Characterize and optimize welding parameters through DOEs, capability studies, and data analysis, leveraging statistical tools to drive evidence-based decisions.
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Collaborate with equipment vendors on specification, selection, installation, and qualification of welding and joining equipment and fixtures.
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Support nonconformance investigations and CAPA activities related to welding/joining processes, driving root cause analysis and durable corrective actions.
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Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements (including ISO 13485 and FDA expectations).
Minimum Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Welding, Materials, Biomedical, etc.) or related field (Materials Science, Physics, etc.).
Minimum Experience Required
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
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5+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, process, or advanced manufacturing engineering; or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
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Hands on experience with at least one of the following: battery or capacitor manufacturing, laser welding, resistance welding, micro joining, or similar thermal joining processes.
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Demonstrated experience applying structured problem solving (e.g., DMAIC, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, fishbone).
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and to work effectively with cross functional teams in a regulated environment.
Nice to Have
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Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
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Prior work with laser systems, welding equipment, or automated joining cells, including equipment selection and qualification.
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Familiarity with automation, robotics, vision systems, or custom equipment for joining/welding.
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Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), design of experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis tools (Minitab or similar).
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Familiarity with quality systems and regulations (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GMP).
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Experience supporting new product introductions and transferring processes from development to production.
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Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or formal continuous improvement programs (Green Belt or higher preferred).
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$45.00 - $62.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55430
Job Type
Contract (W2)
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
6769
Job Benefits
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid sick time
Application Instructions
If interested and qualified, please submit your resume to [email protected] or visit our website to apply: http://dr-group.com/find-engineering-technical-jobs/
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