Sr Process Engineer

Dexcom

Athenry, Ireland

Meet the team:

Are you looking to leverage your experience to be part of something big and help people take control of their health? Do you enjoy building and managing relationships to better understand the needs of the business, and then creating and implementing solutions to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to doing the right thing? If so, then we have an opening for you!   

Our Engineering team are looking for the right teammate to support the start-up of our first European manufacturing site in Athenry. As a Sr Process Engineer, you will use sound and proven engineering principles in the development, qualification/validation, implementation and improvement of manufacturing processes for new and replicate manufacturing equipment used in the scale-up of new or existing products.

Where you come in:

You will be responsible for improvement, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing process/assembly steps and operating procedures for replicate equipment and processes within a regulated quality system.
You will lead or support equipment/process qualifications including protocol development and execution.
You will develop and maintain project timelines and provide updates and feedback to project leadership.
You will implement problem solving skills and techniques to identify potential process risks, assess their impact developing and implementing mitigation plans.
You will plan and perform Design of Experiments (DOE) and utilize six sigma methodologies to characterize, assess capabilities, and determine optimal processing operating windows.
You will consult with vendors to produce equipment, materials, and/or parts that meet determined product specifications
You will perform statistically robust and industry standard analysis of data, and present findings to technical teams
You will transfer process knowledge and understanding to receiving site operations teams along with providing technical training for responsible processes.
You will assist in the development of project timelines and provide technical updates and feedback to project leadership
You will consult with AME Process Engineering in scaling up equipment and processes from prototype to pilot to full scale manufacturing
You will assume and perform other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2-5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.
Ability to run self-directed projects, maintain timelines, stay organized, and balance multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things.
Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills
Knowledge of high reliability, high volume manufacturing processes and designs.
Knowledge of high volume packaging equipment, vision systems, and/or labelling systems an advantage