Senior Engineer Manufacturing - Exton, PA
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Exton, PA
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the short-term and long-term objectives of the Operations team as they produce medical products used on or in the human body at our Exton, PA facility. Within our ISO 8 clean rooms, you will support one or more manufacturing areas related to Ceramics, Collagen, Polymer, Mechanical Device, Polyurethanes, or Silicon Hydrogel technologies. As the process owner, you will lead or support daily goal attainment, safety upgrades, yield improvements, process and equipment upgrades, and cost savings projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor process-centered metrics and then use those metrics to drive process improvements.
- Lead resolution of process and equipment issues as needed to keep product moving towards shipment.
- Lead, support, and role model SHE activities and processes and impact the safety and environmental performance of the business through proactive projects.
- Write, approve, and execute IQ, OQ, POQ, PQ, and process characterization documents.
- Conduct design of experiments (DOE) in pursuit of process optimization and capture findings in technical documents.
- Identify significant opportunities for improvement (e.g yield, equipment, cost savings), justify the necessary resources, and then implement your solution on-time and within budget.
- Lead short-term (NCR) and long-term (complaints and CAPA) efforts to improve quality.
- Lead cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise on a variety of business-related challenges.
- Mentor junior engineers and/or co-ops within their area of responsibility.
We Bring:
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- A place to grow and develop.
- A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
- The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
- The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.
You Bring:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. Other engineering-related degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in medical equipment or devices.
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining small tools and fixtures using Creo or related software packages.
- Experience generating ideas, getting business support, and then driving the idea to an implemented solution.
- Experience in a regulated environment, preferably the medical device industry. ISO 13485 and 21CFR820 are highly desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining day-to-day responsibilities.
- Demonstrated use and interpretation of MiniTab software package, specifically process capability, DOE, and control charts.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.