Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer
STERIS · Sanford, NC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $93k–$120k
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at STERIS (medical devices) in Sanford, NC. Develop P&ID’s in support of validation efforts.
- They ask for
- Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC
- Base pay
- $93k–$120k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $93k–$120k. This one lists $93k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 32 process engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 31 other live process postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $93k–$120k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 34%
- ✓ Six Sigma 28%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- SPC 25%
- ✓ DOE 22%
- ✓ Lean 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Green Belt, DMAIC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), 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
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at STERIS
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- 2
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- 3
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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?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer at STERIS in other locations
STERIS lists this title in 5 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Montgomery, AL · $93k–$120k
- Charlotte, 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.
This is an onsite position that may require 5-10% travel domestically as well as international.
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 Needed
- ✓Minimum five (5) years in process engineering or equivalent.
- ✓Background in biochemical or chemical engineering, or microbiology
- ✓Project leadership skills, technical skills, and organization skills required.
- ✓Experience with FDA, and GMP regulated operations, such as Medical Devices or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- ✓Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
- ✓Lean Six Sigma certification such as Green Belt or Black Belt - preferred
- ✓Proven proficiency in facilitating problem solving and other team-based RCA
- ✓Generates detailed, high quality technical documentation to capture and communicate designs.
- ✓Influences other team members to perform at exceptional levels
Pay range for this opportunity is $92,650.00 - $119,900.00. 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.
