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Cardinal Health · 3 months ago

Sr. Principal Process Engineer - OPEX

Cardinal Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Principal Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives within their medical device manufacturing facility. The role involves utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality across manufacturing processes.
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Responsibilities

Identify and Execute Continuous Improvement Projects: Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing facility. This includes utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality
Project Management: Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans for continuous improvement projects. Manage project execution, track progress, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Process Optimization: Develop and implement process improvements for existing manufacturing processes, including injection molding and sterilization. This may involve optimizing equipment settings, developing new procedures, and implementing automation solutions
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives, and report findings to management
Technical Expertise: Serve as a technical expert on assigned projects, providing process engineering support from concept through implementation. This includes developing detailed engineering specifications, performing feasibility studies, and preparing process flow diagrams
Team Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to employees of all levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaProcess ImprovementProject ManagementInjection MoldingSterilization ProcessesAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience in related field
8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on process improvement
Familiarity with injection molding and sterilization processes
Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and completing projects
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

Preferred

Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs

Company

Cardinal Health

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Cardinal Health is a manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products.

H1B Sponsorship

Cardinal Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.08B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2006-08-16Post Ipo Debt· $78M
1983-08-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Aaron Alt
Chief Financial Officer
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Tony Caprio
Executive Vice President
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