Job Details
Posted 31 July, 2026
Job Id: 629720
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
Target PR Range: 52-62/hr DOE
Summary:
The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical leadership for metals manufacturing processes supporting medical device component production. This role will lead validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations. The engineer will apply advanced engineering principles to improve process capability, quality, yield, efficiency, equipment performance, and manufacturability.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in regulated manufacturing and demonstrated knowledge of metals manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, heat treatment, shape setting, electropolishing, passivation, welding/joining, machining, cleaning, and inspection.
Job Responsibilities:
* Provide technical support for metals manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, and production documentation.
* Lead complex manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment/process qualification, validation, and production support.
* Design, execute, and document engineering studies, experiments, protocols, and technical reports to qualify or improve manufacturing processes.
* Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and risk-based engineering methods.
* Analyze and resolve complex manufacturing and compliance issues, including CAPAs, nonconformances, audit observations, process excursions, and yield issues.
* Develop and revise work instructions, process documentation, training materials, validation documents, and technical reports.
* Lead project planning and execution to ensure technical deliverables are completed on schedule and meet stakeholder expectations.
* Support compliance with applicable EHS, quality system, and cleanroom medical device manufacturing requirements.
* Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency.
Skills:
* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
* Strong technical expertise in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.
* Experience with metals manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and inspection methods.
* Advanced problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
* Ability to lead complex engineering studies, validations, investigations, and improvement projects.
* Ability to translate complex technical information for production teams, technical partners, and leadership.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Strict attention to detail and strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, process validation, risk analysis, and project management tools preferred.
Education/Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
* 8+ years experience required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert
Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
