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Actalent Development Process Engineer in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Actalent is hiring for a Development Process Engineer in the St, Paul, MN area!
Job Description
We are seeking a Development Process Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly within the medical device or related industry. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage projects, improve processes, and ensure compliance with various regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Establish processes based on product specifications and evaluate alternatives using Design for Manufacturability principles.
Manage program compliance with Quality Control requirements, including Design Control and Process validation.
Maintain knowledge of new developments in manufacturing and design technologies.
Support divisional initiatives in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and other regulatory requirements.
Conduct design of experiments (DOE) studies to improve yield and efficiency.
Coach, mentor, and guide technicians, trainers, and operators.
Manage projects involving new production equipment, process development/improvements, and cost reductions.
Conduct equipment qualifications and process validations.
Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput using Lean manufacturing concepts.
Coordinate the design, procurement, build, and debug of tooling, machinery, and test equipment.
Work cross-functionally with R&D, Finance, Quality, and Operations to define process inputs and outputs.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in the medical device or related industry.
Experience in process improvement initiatives and working in a matrixed, geographically diverse business environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at multiple organizational levels.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational and follow-up skills with attention to detail.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Medical device experience is preferred.
Experience interfacing closely with R&D.
Experience in delivery system design, yield improvements, and cost reduction.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
Work Environment
The role involves working in an enterprise-level, cross-division business unit model. The candidate must be comfortable multitasking and prioritizing tasks effectively. The work environment requires compliance with OSHA regulations and maintaining positive and cooperative communication with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.