Associate Process Engineer
The Associate Process Engineer at Confidential Client supports manufacturing, process, and packaging operations by providing technical execution, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role collaborates cross-functionally to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance through process improvements, validation activities, and compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions by improving manufacturing processes and supporting product quality.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a Confidential Client in MedTech / Healthcare (Vision & Medical Devices).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Process Engineer to support manufacturing, process, and/or packaging operations for vision-focused MedTech products. This early-career engineering role works within a value stream or project team to help maintain and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Provide day-to-day engineering support for assigned manufacturing, process, or packaging areas.
- Use structured problem solving and data analysis to identify, analyze, and resolve equipment, process, and product issues.
- Troubleshoot processes to restore and improve product quality, safety, and throughput.
- Support equipment and process qualification and validation activities in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Assist with change control activities: impact assessments, implementation, and documentation.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Apply basic statistical and analytical tools (data trending, basic DOE) to evaluate process performance.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) and support defined improvement projects.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (including internships or co-op).
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in standard office and data-analysis tools.
- Ability to produce clear, compliant technical documentation.
- Fluency in English.
Preferred:
- Experience or exposure to regulated manufacturing (medical devices / MedTech) environments.
- Experience with validation, change control, or process improvement activities.
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Basic experience with DOE and statistical tools.
Location & Work Type
- Jacksonville, Florida — Onsite (site-specific requirements apply).
- Full-time, entry-level / early-career position (0–2 years experience).
Why Join (Confidential Client)
- Work on MedTech products that improve vision and patient outcomes.
- Gain hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing, validation, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity for professional growth within engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment with training and mentorship.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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