Sr. Process Engineer (Laser Processing)

At Cadence, we partner with leading medical device companies to develop and manufacture products that improve patient outcomes around the world. As an Sr. Process Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and scaling manufacturing processes that support the successful launch of new products and serve as the company SME for laser processing.

This is a highly hands-on engineering position that works at the intersection of manufacturing, technology, costing/quoting, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of CNC manufacturing processes—particularly laser cutting, laser welding, and laser marking systems—and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges in a regulated environment.

Design, develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes to support new product introductions and ongoing product improvements.

Lead process development activities from prototype through commercial production, establishing manufacturing methods, process parameters, and documentation.

Analyze manufacturing performance and implement improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, throughput, and scalability.

Apply Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis methodologies to reduce waste, improve productivity, and solve complex manufacturing challenges.

Develop and maintain process controls that ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and consistent manufacturing performance.

Investigate and resolve manufacturing process issues, equipment-related challenges, and process deviations using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies to identify and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Support process validation activities, including equipment qualification and production readiness efforts.

Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies, equipment, automation, and process enhancements that improve operational performance.