Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. The Process Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for managing complex engineering projects aimed at improving operational performance and safety, while providing guidance to other engineers and ensuring compliance across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Uses technical capacity to collect and analyze data, and based on findings, makes improvements and modifications to current technologies
• Facilitates process reviews, processing methods, equipment, and training to drive improvement in efficiency and reduction in waste
• Utilizes statistical tools and lean principles to identify root causes and improve processes (Process capability, Pareto analysis, SPC, etc.)
• Provides guidance for chartering of kaizen events
• Monitors progress of process improvements to ensure achievement of expected tangible benefits
• Identifies ways to optimize and improve processing performance providing feedback to operations leadership when procedures are not correct
• Assists Operations Leadership and production employees in resolving process problems through a drive to root cause and permanent corrective action 8-step Process
• Implements mistake-proofing methods and develop workstation aids to assist in operations job performance
• Assists production to troubleshoot process issues for improvement and sustainment
• Provides for personal protection by using personal protective equipment and/or monitoring devices as required by safety rules, conditions and job task
• Exhibits a commitment to the AST shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement through ensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others to meet the Customer’s needs, searching for efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, being active and accountable for Customer satisfaction, and satisfying the Customer’s needs with a sense of urgency
• Contributes in a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, the GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Minimum of 1 years of related Engineering experience required
• Requires ability to read, interpret, and practically apply mechanical drawings, process drawings, P & IDs
• Understanding of process equipment such as HVAC, pumps, fans, chillers, process piping, vacuum pumps, boilers, and heat exchangers
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision
• Knowledge of MS Office applications; knowledge of MS Project and AutoCAD or similar software programs
• Ability to contribute to failure investigations and process improvement initiatives
• Must be adaptable to changing duties and responsibilities
• Able to evaluate issues and communicate recommendations
• Must be able to travel domestically

Benefits

• This position is eligible for bonus participation.
• STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.

Company Overview

• STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://steris.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• STERIS has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 26 in 2025, 28 in 2024, 15 in 2023, 33 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.