Sr. Manager, Process Engineering

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Process Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership for manufacturing and process engineering activities supporting DePuy Synthes operations. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and sustaining robust manufacturing processes in a regulated medical device environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of process engineers responsible for manufacturing process design, optimization, and sustainment.
• Establish and execute process engineering strategies aligned with business, quality, and operational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Operations to support production performance and new product introductions.
• Provide technical oversight for process validations, equipment qualifications, and change management activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, or related); Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Prior people‑leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Lean Six Sigma methodology (certification preferred).
• Process validation and equipment qualification.
• Automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Continuous improvement and data‑driven analysis.
• Cross‑functional project leadership.