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[Remote] Manufacturing Process Engineer

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Katalyst CRO is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance their manufacturing processes within a regulated environment. The role involves improving equipment performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and continuously improve established manufacturing processes, tooling, and semi-automated systems
  • Own equipment performance, reliability, and long-term sustainability
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using structured root cause methodologies
  • Drive equipment and process improvements, including error-proofing and uptime optimization
  • Execute validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain technical documentation
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal quality system requirements
  • Support CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and audit readiness
  • Provide real-time production support and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Train and guide technicians and operators on processes and equipment

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, equipment, and tooling
  • Electrical troubleshooting and controls fundamentals
  • Experience supporting or owning semi-automated manufacturing equipment
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
  • Medical device manufacturing experience
  • Experience with validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) and quality systems
  • Lean / Six Sigma experience
  • Exposure to manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, SAP)
  • Basic familiarity with automated equipment and controls

Benefits

  • Work model: remote, onsite

Company Overview

  • Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://katalysthls.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Katalyst CRO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 37 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 24 in 2023, 52 in 2022, 54 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.