Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer
STERIS · Mentor, OH
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $93k–$115k
- Degree
- Required
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at STERIS (medical devices) in Mentor, OH. Develop P&ID’s in support of validation efforts.
- They ask for
- degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC
- Base pay
- $93k–$115k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$115k. This one lists $93k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 40 process engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 39 other live process postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- About 5% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $83k–$115k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 60%
- ✓ Root cause 43%
- ✓ Six Sigma 38%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
- Tooling 30%
- SPC 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, DMAIC, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at STERIS
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: STERIS in Mentor
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Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer at STERIS in other locations
STERIS lists this title in 6 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Montgomery, AL · $93k–$120k
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- Sanford, NC · $93k–$120k
- Plymouth, MN · $100k–$129k
- Pagedale, MO · $93k–$120k
Full description from STERISAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Responsible for establishing manufacturing process capability for new/reformulated products. Support the execution of equipment qualification, cleaning, and process validation programs. Prepare and revise batch records, operating instructions, and cleaning instructions. Conduct process improvement studies in the areas of operational productivity, process control, quality processing, employee safety, process yield improvement, and environmental impact in a lean environment. Test new technologies, processes, controls or prototype equipment and support implementation as appropriate to optimize liquid blending systems. Provide indirect supervision of technicians, interns and operators as required. Develop P&ID’s in support of validation efforts. Develop design of experiment (DOE) for the purpose of scale-up, troubleshooting and modifications of new and existing processes.
What You'll Do as a Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer
- ◆Support the execution of protocols to comply with FDA and cGMP
requirements
for equipment qualification, cleaning and process validations.
- ✓Responsible for the development of lean culture and institution of lean principles
- ✓Develop plans, design experiments, and schedules for establishing manufacturing process capability and introduction of new/reformulated products. Interfaces with Product Development and Production to bring these processes from the research laboratory through scale-up full-scale manufacturing.
- ✓Responsible for research and testing of new technologies or processes appropriate for support of new/existing product manufacture. Establishes and maintains set point controls.
- ✓Support Project Engineering to obtain approval for Capital Appropriation Requests, design specifications and equipment installation. Provide personnel training, development of manufacturing instructions and start-up of new processes/equipment.
- ✓Responsible for conducting process studies, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting implementation of findings to optimize liquid blending systems.
- ✓Resolve manufacturing deficiencies through troubleshooting and implementation of corrective actions.
- ✓Develop and submit written reports including objective, experimental, compilation of data, engineering analysis, conclusions and recommendations.
- ✓Monitor and provide solutions in terms of quality, yields, throughput, cycle times, process parameters, cGMP compliance, and safety and environmental requirements.
- ✓Apply structured, technical problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, six sigma green belt/black belt statistical analysis, etc. to confirm root causes of problems.
- ✓Implement corrective and preventative actions to solve root causes and prevent recurrence, reduce variation, and drive improvement in quality and other key KPI’s.
- ✓Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing deep technical insights into operations processes, including chemical and biological formulation, filling, packaging, and quality operations.
- ✓Employ key project management principles including establishing and tracking timelines, identifying and mitigating risks, communicating across teams at all levels.
The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Necessary
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering
- ✓A minimum of five (5) years of experience in process engineering or equivalent.
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
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Here is a brief overview of what we offer
- •Market competitive pay
- •Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
- •Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- •Long/short term disability coverage
- •401(K) with company match
- •Maternity and parental leave
- •Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
- •Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
- •Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $92,600 - $114,500. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
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