Principal Engineer- Advanced Operations
Core
Senior technical leader driving manufacturing excellence, process development, technology transfer, and operational readiness for new product launches.
Role type
Principal manufacturing and operations engineering technical lead
Builds
New product launches, scalable manufacturing processes, and operational systems
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Advanced Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing engineering, process validation, lean manufacturing, automation, quality systems, project leadership, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), equipment qualification, scale-up
Preferred skills
regulated industry experience, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, cross-functional influence
Technologies
IQ/OQ/PQ execution frameworks, lean manufacturing tools
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance manufacturability and accelerate commercialization; Provide strategic direction for process development, optimization, and technology transfer; Partner with R&D to ensure manufactability and drive DFM/DFA best practices; Lead continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost; Execute equipment qualification and process validation activities; Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs for product launches; Lead multidisciplinary project teams and drive alignment on technical decisions
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership