Process Engineer (Custom Spray)

Our client provides coatings that are applied to a variety of metals – including stainless steel, nitinol and silver-plated copper – and used in numerous applications like mandrels, pull wires, core wires, hypotubes, stylets and guidewires. The process engineer will be the technical subject matter expert, who owns the manufacturing processes for our custom spray coating value stream, monitors all processes, leads continuous improvement, and supports new product development.

Permanent Placement / Direct Placement

Title: Process Engineer (Custom Spray)
Compensation: $120,000 - plus benefits, commensurate with experience
Location: Onsite - Southwest of Boston

Company Description:
Our client provides coatings that are applied to a variety of metals – including stainless steel, nitinol and silver-plated copper – and used in numerous applications like mandrels, pull wires, core wires, hypotubes, stylets and guidewires. They are committed to providing their customers with market-leading coated mandrels, wire and lubricious products that enable the manufacturing of innovative life-saving devices. Take advantage of this opportunity with an incredibly stable company that is growing before someone else does!

Position Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on, and skilled process engineer to join our dynamic team, who has extensive experience in providing technical support and driving improvements in day-to-day manufacturing. The process engineer will be the technical subject matter expert, who owns the manufacturing processes for our custom spray coating value stream, monitors all processes, leads continuous improvement, and supports new product development. As process engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we deliver best in class service for quality, on-time delivery, and overall customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Own and optimize manufacturing processes for the custom spray coating value stream, ensuring quality, safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with production, scheduling, maintenance, and engineering teams to support daily manufacturing operations, capacity planning, staffing, and equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment issues, implementing corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, process mapping, value stream mapping, scrap reduction, and process optimization studies.
• Develop and maintain process controls, key performance metrics, data collection systems (SCADA/MRP), and manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and training materials.
• Drive manufacturing growth through process improvements, automation, technology integration, facility layout planning (3P), and manufacturing technology roadmaps.
• Support new product development and ensure manufacturing readiness by establishing scalable, robust production processes.
• Provide technical leadership and training while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture and performing other engineering duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of process engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), OSHA, EHS, and quality management principles.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and process/equipment troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with MRP systems; experience with SCADA (Ignition), Minitab, technical writing, dashboards, databases, and training development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, capital initiatives, competing priorities, and ambiguity while delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, change management, and risk-based decision-making skills with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and train employees.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and organized professional with strong business acumen, attention to detail, and experience using quality measurement equipment (preferred).

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BS or advanced degree and relevant certifications preferred) with at least 3 years of process engineering experience, preferably in the medical device industry.

Benefits: 

• 401K: Eligible after 3 months, automatically enrolled at 6%, match 3%, and Profit Sharing
• Tufts Medical / Delta Dental / EyeMed Vision – all eligible after 30 days

Equal Opportunity Employer:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM:
RCM is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol RCMT.  RCM is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.