Permanent
Associate Process Development Engineer
Inchinnan

Associate Process Development Engineer

Ref: 400| Posted: 2nd Jun 2026

We are seeking an Associate Process Development Engineer to support the transfer of innovative medical device products from R&D into full-scale manufacturing. You will play a key role in ensuring that design intent, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency are maintained as products move into commercial production.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative manufacturing environment and contribute to the successful delivery of new product introductions within a regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the transfer of new products from development into manufacturing, ensuring readiness of processes, documentation and resources
  • Support the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes and work instructions
  • Contribute to Design for Manufacturability (DfM) activities early in the product lifecycle
  • Assist with development and execution of process validation strategies in line with regulatory standards
  • Support equipment qualification activities and ensure manufacturing capability meets requirements
  • Participate in risk analysis activities (e.g. PFMEA) and support mitigation actions
  • Support corrective and preventive actions during pilot builds and early production
  • Generate technical documentation including process specifications, validation protocols and reports
  • Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with QMS requirements
  • Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Regulatory teams
  • Support pilot builds and manufacturing scale-up activities
  • Partner with suppliers and external manufacturers where required

About You

Essential:

  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (ideally medical devices)
  • Strong understanding of process design and manufacturing engineering principles
  • Knowledge of process validation, statistical methods and continuous improvement tools
  • Strong technical problem-solving capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • High attention to detail and disciplined approach to documentation
  • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams

Desirable:

  • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or design transfer
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA quality requirements
  • Familiarity with ERP systems or digital manufacturing tools
  • Exposure to Six Sigma or structured continuous improvement methodologies

Why Join us: 

Be part of a globally recognised medical device organisation. Work on innovative products that make a real difference to patients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a supportive and dynamic environment. Develop your skills within a structured, highly regulated manufacturing setting.