Senior Process Improvement Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing Athens, TX $60–$80/hr (Based on relevant experience) Contract-to-Hire | Direct Hire possible for standout talentKelly Engineering is recruiting a senior-level Process Improvement Engineer for a medical device manufacturing site in Athens, TX that needs immediate process stabilization and quality improvement.This role is built for a hands-on “fixer”. You’ll be stepping into manufacturing processes, addressing real quality issues, and helping redesign workflows to stabilize and optimize production in an FDA-regulated environment.What You’ll Be DoingFix and redesign inefficient manufacturing processesReduce scrap, rework, defects, and operational riskLead hands-on Lean and continuous improvement effortsAddress quality issues at the root cause levelWork directly on the manufacturing floor with Ops and QualityWhat We’re Looking For5–12 years of medical device manufacturing experienceFDA-regulated environment (Class II / 510(k))Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering backgroundProven experience fixing poorly designed or unstable processesComfortable working under quality and regulatory pressureWhy This Role Stands OutHigh-impact, hands-on workReal ownership and visibilityDirect hire is on the table for the right candidateHourly rate flexibility for rockstar candidates with relevant experience Candidates without medical device manufacturing experience will not be considered.If you’re known for walking into tough manufacturing environments and fixing problems, this is the role for you.