Process Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

The Process Engineer III is a senior-level engineering professional responsible for leading high-impact process improvement initiatives, optimizing workflows, and implementing scalable, sustainable solutions across multiple functions within the organization. This role applies advanced technical knowledge, data analytics, systems-thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and efficiency while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance. As a subject matter expert in continuous improvement methodologies, automation integration, and process engineering best practices, the Process Engineer III also provides mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members.

Job Responsibilities :

• Drive the identification and resolution of inefficiencies across laboratory and office workflows, ensuring all process improvements align with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Design, implement, and validate advanced process enhancements and automation strategies that prmote scalability, operational efficiency, and reproducibility.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by facilitating process mapping, root cause analyses, corrective action planning, and the development of robust control systems.
• Leverage operational data, KPIs, and performance metrics to assess workflow effectiveness and identify opportunities for ongoing optimization in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and approve technical documentation, including SOPs, validation protocols, and technical reports, to support standardization and regulatory compliance.
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects, ranging from automation rollouts to large-scale process validation, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and results.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools, modeling techniques, and simulation software to evaluate and enhance process performance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to resolve process deviations and strengthen process controls.
• Champion the integration of automation technologies, digital tools, and control systems that improve throughput, consistency, and data traceability.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in process engineering, automation, and anatomic pathology operations to proactively drive innovation.
• Oversee and contribute to validation activities for new or modified processes, systems, and equipment to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal quality standards.
• Serve as a strategic technical advisor and liaison across Lab Operations, Pathology, Research & Development, IT, Quality, Regulatory and administrative teams to facilitate the successful implementation of process improvements.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure that process changes address operational needs while meeting quality and compliance requirements.
• Represent the Process Engineering function in internal technical reviews, vendor evaluations , and cross-functional workstreams.
• Deliver clear, impactful presentations and technical communications to senior leadership, project teams, and external partners to support decision-making and foster alignment.
• Perform other responsibilities and special assignments as directed.

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