Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 4 hours ago
Sr Process Improvement Engineer
Wheeling, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $80/hr
7+ years expKelly Engineering is partnering with a well-established, FDA-regulated medical device manufacturer in Wheeling, IL to hire a Senior Process Improvement Engineer who thrives on the manufacturing floor and knows how to turn inefficiency into results. This hands-on role involves owning high-impact process improvement initiatives, leading Lean and CI initiatives, and partnering with Operations, Quality, and Engineering leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Patty Diaz
Responsibilities
Redesign and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce waste and bottlenecks
Lead Lean, Kaizen, and CI initiatives directly on the production floor
Drive RCA, CAPA, and FMEA for quality and process issues
Support tech transfer and regulatory-driven process changes
Improve workflow, layouts, and resource utilization
Prepare for and support FDA, QSR, and ISO 13485 audits
Qualification
Required
7–12 years of hands-on experience in FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing
Proven process improvement leadership in a production environment
Strong Lean / CI mindset with real execution experience
Experience with Class II / 510(k) devices
Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and owning outcomes
Preferred
Catheters, guidewires, vascular access, biopsy devices
Change control and tech transfer exposure
Benefits
Relocation Available for Exceptional Candidates
Competitive pay and relocation support for standout talent
Company
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom specializes in science, engineering, technology, and telecom.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Stuit
Senior Vice President, Engineering Specialty
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