Job Description

Job Title: Research and Development Process Engineer

Location: North Carolina

Salary: $90k - $100k

This organization is at the forefront of disrupting medical device micro-manufacturing through an innovative 3D printing process designed for ultra-resolution small metal parts. As a rapidly growing, product-focused manufacturer, it is bringing high-value medical devices to market using a proprietary Additive Manufacturing technology. The company values diversity, inclusion, trust, strong communication, teamwork, and work-life balance. It fosters an environment of openness, honesty, and constructive challenge, with the goal of achieving the best possible results. Above all, the team takes pride in building something extraordinary that will drive a wave of innovation in medical technology.

About the Candidate:

• Experience: The ideal candidate has significant experience in developing and optimizing new processes in R&D and manufacturing environments. They excel at getting processes operational and driving them toward maximum stability, repeatability, and quality for manufacturing.

• Expertise: A strong scientific background with broad knowledge in physics, mechanics, materials, and processes is essential. This enables the candidate to quickly develop, improve, and debug manufacturing processes.

• Scientific Methodology: The candidate is committed to the scientific method, capable of designing and executing well-considered experiments to explore hypotheses, and separating out effects of interest on highly multivariate multi-physics systems, utilizing Design of Experiments (DOE) when appropriate.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills are required, with proficiency in using Excel and/or statistical packages (e.g., JMP or Minitab) to groom data, create meaningful visualizations, separate signal from noise, identify trends, and test hypotheses.

• System Intuition: The candidate has an excellent intuition for how complex systems work, can work with materials, processes, and machinery, develop a deep understanding of their operation, and excel at troubleshooting both machines and their operating processes.

• Attention to Detail: A keen attention to detail is necessary, along with familiarity with quality systems, reliability testing, and documentation. Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma is a plus.

• Problem-Solving: The candidate enjoys tackling multidisciplinary problems and working hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, to discover and test solutions for both improvement projects and new R&D initiatives.

• Execution: The ability to get things done, whether important tasks or mundane ones, is crucial. The candidate should have a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on excellence.

• Adaptability: The candidate should be excited to work in the fast-paced environment of a medical manufacturing startup, taking pride in delivering an excellent product that contributes to life-changing medical devices. Adaptability and flexibility are key, with opportunities for growth into new roles based on performance.

• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must, with the ability to openly communicate successes and challenges. The company highly values a team-oriented mindset, where success is measured by organizational performance rather than individual achievements.

Qualifications:

• Education: A B.S. or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or a related field is required.