R&D Process Engineer II

Medical Murray

R&D Process Engineer transforming innovative medical device concepts into scalable, production-ready manufacturing processes. Collaborating with engineers and teams to improve patient outcomes through technology.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeLake Zurich • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Product Development Projects
Partner with internal development teams and customers to ensure product designs are manufacturable, scalable, and aligned with quality requirements.
Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations during product development to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Evaluate manufacturing concepts and recommend process solutions that support project objectives.
Develop and Validate Manufacturing Processes
Design, develop, document, and optimize assembly processes for new medical device products.
Establish process parameters, control plans, and risk assessments to support robust manufacturing operations.
Support process validation activities and ensure processes consistently meet quality, yield, and efficiency targets.
Utilize statistical methods and data analysis tools to evaluate process performance.
Design Fixtures, Tooling, and Equipment
Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing equipment to support assembly and production requirements.
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source, develop, or customize manufacturing equipment.
Support equipment qualification and implementation activities.
Lead Technology Transfer Activities
Facilitate the transfer of products and processes from development into production.
Develop manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specifications, and training materials.
Support production teams through process qualification, training, and troubleshooting activities.
Collaborate Across Functions
Serve as a technical liaison between Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams.
Participate in customer meetings and provide updates regarding manufacturing readiness and process development progress.
Support project timelines and ensure manufacturing considerations are integrated into development milestones.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and process capability.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve process performance.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
3–5 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
Experience within a contract manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience supporting medical device manufacturing highly preferred.
Familiarity with cGMP regulations and ISO 13485 standards preferred.
Experience with process validation, risk management, and technology transfer activities.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing process development and assembly methods.
Experience developing PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and process documentation.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software required.
Experience with statistical analysis tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Minitab preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical (BCBS) and dental coverage
company-paid vision and life insurance
short- and long-term disability
HSA-eligible plans
401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan
18 days of PTO
Teladoc access
identity protection
tuition reimbursement
voluntary life insurance
paid time off for community volunteering

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Hard Skills & Tools

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)Manufacturing process developmentAssembly methodsProcess validationRisk managementPFMEAsControl plansWork instructionsStatistical analysisDesign of Experiments (DOE)

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical liaisonContinuous improvementProblem-solvingCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Manufacturing EngineeringcGMP regulations familiarityISO 13485 standards familiarity