Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing​/Processing

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong, gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands‑on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job seamless and enjoyable. Most benefits are effective on day one.

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer will provide focused project leadership and technical support to Operations with an emphasis on project management, equipment qualification, standard operating procedures, standard costing, capacity analysis, yield improvements, cost reduction, planning, validations and metrology.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science with 5 years of experience
• Medical device, biologic or HCTP experience
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Design Engineering, Process Optimization, or Process Development preferably with a regulated medical product.
• Proven project leadership / management skills
• Oral & written communications skills
• Computer software skills including but not limited to: MS Office, database, Excel, and MS Project
• Lean manufacturing and/or process controls experience a plus
• Willingness to process and handle human and animal tissue based products
• Job includes, but is not limited to: verbal communication, typing, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, and seeing
• Position will require travel up to 20%

• Supports production to maintain inventory flow and levels to meet demand
• Addresses issues (e.g. NCR, CAPA) quickly and effectively
• Plans, leads, and executes complex cross‑functional projects impacting operations and other areas of the business
• Leads continuous improvement activities of productivity, quality, cost, cycle time and yield of raw material
• Leads efforts to maintain and improve quality of existing operations, processes, and products
• Represents operations on new product development and develops and implements associated processes.
• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine feasibility of new plant equipment or modifying existing equipment
• May include reporting duties for multiple interns and/or engineers
• Analysis and recommendations for capital equipment investments
• Being a focal point for technical communications on quality issues
• Utilizing root cause analysis methods and statistical tools to resolve processing issues
• Using statistical methods to determine in‑control/out‑of‑control
• Developing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluation of products for acceptability
• Leads the development and execution of equipment installation and operation
• Leads in the development and execution of process improvements
• Leads in developing and maintaining support systems for production work processes
• Supports integration of new business work processes
• Maintenance of the calibration program

913 Industrial Park Dr., Vandalia, OH 45377

Salary Range: $84,190—$105,237 USD. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance.

Detailed plan descriptions available on request.