R&D Process Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

R&D Process Engineer

Location : Lake Zurich, IL

Department : Research & Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Bring Ideas to Life — From Design to Scalable Production

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives at the intersection of innovation and execution? Join our dynamic R&D team and help transform groundbreaking concepts into efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes. As an R&D Process Engineer , you’ll play a vital role in ensuring new product designs are manufacturable, scalable, and built for long-term success.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop robust assembly methods, and lead technology transfer from development to production — driving efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement every step of the way.

What You’ll Do

Champion Manufacturability : Collaborate with internal teams and clients to embed manufacturability early in design and avoid costly late-stage changes.

Develop & Validate Processes : Create, document, and validate assembly processes that meet yield, efficiency, and quality goals.

Design Tooling & Equipment : Specify and implement fixtures, tooling, and equipment that enable scalable production.

Lead Technology Transfer : Own the transition from development to production through training, documentation, and process qualification.

Partner Across Teams : Serve as a key liaison between R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to ensure process readiness.

Drive Continuous Improvement : Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize workflows, reduce variability, and enhance product quality.

What You’ll Bring

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience : 3–5 years in manufacturing or process engineering (contract manufacturing preferred).

Technical Expertise :

Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.

Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Experience with ISO , cGMP , and ISO 13485 environments preferred.

Skilled in statistical analysis , DOEs , and Minitab .

Attributes :

Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

High energy, detail-oriented, and adaptable with a sense of urgency.

Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and with clients.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where your expertise directly impacts product success.

Work on cutting-edge technologies in a supportive team that values creativity, precision, and growth.

Opportunities for professional development , cross-functional exposure, and continuous learning.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today and help shape the next generation of medical device manufacturing excellence.

Medical Murray is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.