Senior Process Engineer
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: EMEA-Switzerland-HQ
Description
This position is ideal for mid to senior-level engineering professionals to join the Global Engineering team as a Senior Process Engineer, driving global process standardization and supporting the implementation of scalable manufacturing solutions across Align Technology’s global clear aligner production network.
Partnering with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Automatization & NPI engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and the Software development team, you will act as a key link between global operations and engineering functions. You will support the definition, harmonization, and deployment of global processes, take ownership over the Engineering Change (ECR/ECO) processes, KPI transparency, and operational excellence.
This role is critical in ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes across all sites and plays a key part in enabling scalable growth and long-term operational success.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Global Engineering Director in defining and driving global process standardization initiatives across manufacturing sites
Act as a key contributor and coordinator for the global Engineering Change (ECR/ECO) process, including governance, improvements, and operational execution
Run and support global cross-functional meetings (e.g. ECO forums, standardization reviews) to ensure alignment across sites and functions
Define, document, and maintain global standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flows, and best practices
Collaborate with site engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure effective implementation of global processes and standards
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