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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Exton, PA

The **Senior Manufacturing Engineer** will provide technical leadership, machine design, and processing expertise towards the process development, scale up, and commercialization for new and existing product lines. They will be leading a large team of Research, Commercialization, & Quality Engineers tasked with developing and/or improving current and future dsm-firmenich Biomedical products/processes. They will direct or participate on project teams within the PMP/project management process. They will lead the implementation of the project to production.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Evaluate, identify, and implement improvements to solve quality, productivity, and safety problems in our polyurethane processing area.

+ Lead effort to collect relevant data and drive machine reliability improvements.

+ Use good root cause analysis, DOE, and statistics knowledge to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and then implement improvements.

+ Scope and justify new capital equipment to support process improvements and capacity increases.

+ Support business compliance through NCR, CMP, CAPA, and IRIS completion.

+ Develop all necessary documentation (MOC, IQ/OQ/PQ, ECR/ECO, and procedures) to support process changes.

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:

+ Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering – Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or related field

+ 5-8 years of experience in Medical Device or related industry

+ Proficient in the use of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Minitab, CAD Software, and SharePoint

+ Extensive experience of chemical and melt processing techniques (i.e. machining, injection molding, extrusion, sterilization), manufacturing machinery and tooling

+ Extensive knowledge of medically useful biomaterials (bio-resorbable and non-degradable)

+ Extensive knowledge and expertise working with Engineering & Quality tools (Statistics, Lean Six Sigma, DFM, DOE)

+ Working knowledge and experience working with the Regulatory pathways associated with IDE, 510k, PMA, & CE including the associated ISO & ASTM standards

+ Extensive knowledge of electrical wiring schematics, electrical diagrams as well as PLC & PC programming

+ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

+ Knowledge and experience with leading technology, application and implementation of manufacturing

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.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.