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Process Engineer

Nobel Biocare
Yorba Linda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
Job Description

As a Chemical Process Engineer, she/he is responsible for planning and performing validations on new equipment, products and processes.

They must complete specifying documents and perform risk analysis (PFMEA) on new products and processes or any change in those existing. While the Chemical Process Engineer will specialize in the acid and cleaning processes that occur on site, they will become the hands-on, subject matter expert on all equipmenVprocesses utilized at the Nobel Biocare Yorba Linda facility. Process Engineers must apply sound project management skills with vendors and cross functional teams to ensure that their tasks are kept on track to ensure projects are released on time.

She/he will write validation reports, procedures and technical sheets when necessary and perform designed experiments to qualify and optimize production. They are responsible to create a lean manufacturing environment and also work with the sister plant OUS to harmonize production in both locations.

Accountabilities

  • Become the hands-on, subject matter expert on all equipment/processes/products at the Nobel Biocare Yorba Linda facility.
  • Work with the global team on new product introductions
  • and be accountable for local action items to assure that products and initiatives are introduced on-time, problems are minimized and communicated quickly, and products are manufactured efficiently.
  • Serve as a point of contact for production and machine center managers to resolve product, process, or equipment issues.
  • Specify and procure new equipment.
  • Perform Risk analysis (PFMEA) on changes to or introductions of products and processes.
  • Plan and perform process validations and equipment qualifications (10/0Q/PQ) on new products and processes.
  • Manage tasks and remain on track to ensure that new equipment and processes are released to production on time.
  • Facilitate changes in the factory through the ECO/MCO process
  • Support EBS and contribute in Kaizen events to reduce downtime and improve yield, production output, productivity and quality.
  • Act as a key contributor for resolving CAPAs.
  • Validate outside suppliers and outside tooling (e.g. molds located at a supplier's facility)
  • Generate technical reports.
  • Conduct DOE and apply statistical strategy to confirm acceptable conditions.
  • Resolve technical engineering issues related to components and manufacturing.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and carve out a path to implement changes in a medical manufacturing setting.
  • Train personnel and transfer equipment/products/processes to standard production.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent; Additional education or certifications are a plus. Preference for chemical engineering or chemical background/experience.
  • 3 years professional engineering work experience as well as experience working in a medical device (or similarly regulated) manufacturing environment
  • Must have experience with performing validations on equipment(I0/00/PQ) and processes as well as experience creating professional test report
  • Experience working with robotic and/or custom automated equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Must reside within a commutable distance to Yorba Linda, CA. This is not a remote role.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of process validation and production transfer of new products in a regulated industry
  • Must have knowledge of manufacturing process, specifically if the experience involves processing of small components
  • Experience in a regulated industry (medical devices) is a plus
  • Knowledge of GMP and lean manufacturing
  • Knowledge of SAP software or a similar document management system is a plus
  • Passion for being a problem solver and doing root cause analysis
  • Project management skills
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Target Market Salary Range

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$83,400 - $118,200

Operating Company

Nobel Biocare

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Salary : $83,400 - $118,200

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