Senior Process Engineer

Owens & Minor

R&D Senior Process Engineer leading nonwoven material development activities for Owens & Minor's Global Products and Healthcare Services portfolio, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeLinwood • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Nonwoven Material Development & Sustaining activities related to the O&M Global Products & Healthcare Services Portfolio.
Lead engineering activities on large projects and support lower level and peer engineers on larger programs.
Define product requirements, prototype concepts, develop manufacturable designs and test product to meet defined specifications.
Collaborate with cross functional teams including Marketing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Supply.
Lead workstreams of more complex projects or be the primary leader for mid-size to large projects.
Make technical decisions with minimal assistance; propose solutions to deal with change and ambiguity.
Execute product changes regulated by design control; translate customer requirements into validatable market requirements and verifiable product requirements.
Mentor and provide work direction to lower level engineers; coach peers to improve skills and outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science related field.
10 years’ experience or equivalent balance of Education/Experience.
Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
Advanced understanding of statistical analysis tools and software.
Previous industry experience working with nonwovens process’s related to Spunbond and Meltblown materials.
Experience supporting marketing/sales of nonwoven materials or finished products.
Knowledge of Quality System Regulations (Design Control and Process Validation) compliant with the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
Previous experience resolving technical issues and implementing solutions.
Ability to interface effectively with health care professionals and non-woven customers.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (must have the ability to obtain a passport). Less than 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

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Hard Skills & Tools

nonwoven material developmentstatistical analysisdesign controlprocess validationproject managementprototypingmanufacturable designtechnical decision makingproblem solvingengineering

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsleadershipmentoringcollaborationcoachinginterpersonal skillsadaptabilitydirection providingcustomer interfacing

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Science