Staff Process Engineer, R&D

Role Summary

Staff Process Engineer, R&D located in Irvine, CA. Lead engineering initiatives to define and execute supply chain engineering project plans, influencing process schematics, methods, and deliverables in a scientific/technology setting.

Responsibilities

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles across broad assignments.
• Leads cost-reduction efforts for products, materials, and techniques with financial impact assessments.
• Makes independent engineering decisions and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and coordinate work.
• Uses advanced techniques and extends theories, precepts, and practices in the field and related disciplines.
• Maintains financial understanding of manufacturing practices (Cost of Goods, overhead and labor rates, etc.).
• Provides supervision and guidance on overall requirements, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Consults with supervisor on unusual problems and developments.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs large engineering projects or multiple complex features (in supervisory roles).
• Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for projects to be carried out by others as a staff specialist.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's of Science Degree with 6‚Äì8 years of related experience and/or a MS Degree; or equivalent combination.
• Clear mastery of theoretical and practical fundamentals and experimental engineering techniques; demonstrated technical skills.
• Ability to work at all management levels and clearly present information to groups of managers, peers, and customers.
• Technical knowledge of equipment and facilities maintenance systems, calibration standards, tooling processes, and documentation control in regulated manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of drafting software (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to travel as needed.
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office; capable of managing at least one major project.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methods, tools, and techniques.
• Experience in medical device or automotive/aerospace is advantageous.
• Ability to complete manufacturing technique training and learn GMP regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; excellent reading, writing, and communication in English.

Skills

• Agile decision making, coaching, critical thinking, engineering, problem solving, process control, process engineering, process improvements, product costing, product improvements, research and development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, situational awareness, technical research, technical writing, technologically savvy, vendor selection

Education

• Bachelor's of Science or MS degree in a relevant field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Up to 10% domestic travel; weekend, overtime or off-site work may be required.
• Clean room environment garments and exposure to manufacturing equipment; possible exposure to fumes or chemicals; loud work environment.