Job Description

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey.

Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 110,000 employees.

Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our values guide how we work:

• We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities
• We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together
• We Commit to doing things the right way—growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation

At our Reynosa plant in Mexico, we are committed to the highest standards in the production of disposable medical products for dialysis treatments. With a dedicated team of more than 3,000 employees across four manufacturing sites, the plant focuses on manufacturing essential components such as hemodialysis disposables, peritoneal dialysis (PD) disposables, hemodialysis (HD) machines, and PD cycler machines.

By utilizing advanced technologies to ensure the highest standards in dialysis product manufacturing, we’re not only driving innovation—we’re also creating meaningful change for patients worldwide. Join our passionate team and be part of this global impact.

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure high product quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. This role requires strong collaboration across cross-functional teams, analytical capabilities, and the ability to lead technical initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products

• Design layouts, production lines, fixtures, and poka-yokes to optimize operations

• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and reporting

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing issues

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality, and efficiency

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure process consistency and compliance

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, procedures, validation reports)

• Support change control processes and implementation of validated improvements

• Lead rework process development and associated documentation (protocols, PFMEA, visual aids)

• Participate in CAPAs, non-conformities, and quality improvement activities

• Apply Lean tools and data analysis to optimize operational performance

• Support strategic plant initiatives and KPI tracking

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related Engineering field
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in medical devices
• Strong knowledge of process validation, PFMEA, and manufacturing documentation
• Experience with Lean tools, line balance, and time & motion studies
• SolidWorks or CAD experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Project)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• U.S. Visa required

Our Offer for You

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless of the field of expertise or level of experience—everything is dedicated to supporting your professional journey.

• Whether in front of or behind the scenes, you help make better medicine available to more people worldwide
• Individual opportunities for self‑determined career planning and professional development
• A corporate culture that encourages innovative thinking—finding the best solution together, not just the fastest one
• A team of committed professionals with diverse skills, talents, and experiences
• The strength of a successful global corporation combined with the collegial culture of a mid‑sized company.