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Director R&D Process Engineering

Dexcom
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Dec 2025
💰 $164,200/yr

About the role

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

 

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

The Advanced Process Engineering team is responsible for the development of processes and manufacturing systems for next-generation products at Dexcom. We are building a world-class global R&D capability to support our future innovation, while helping champion the accessibility of sensing technologies. This role offers an individual the opportunity to lead with purpose and empathy by breaking down barriers to create a connected, compassionate world.

As a Director of R&D Process Engineering you will have an opportunity to:

Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of advanced process development for next-generation products. You will oversee a team driving integration and optimization of complex, prototype to high-volume processes from concept to design transfer. This role is critical to ensuring manufacturability, reliability, scalability, and regulatory compliance across Dexcom’s innovation pipeline.

Where you come in:

  • Strategic Leadership: Define and implement long-term process engineering strategies aligned with Dexcom’s innovation roadmap. Champion adoption of emerging technologies and systems.

  • Team Development and Mentorship: Build and lead a high-performing team. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.

  • Manufacturing Process Development: Architect and implement advanced process development, equipment, and fixtures for new products and technologies. Oversee design-to-manufacturing transfers and enable scalable production systems.

  • Process Optimization and Integration: Own complex process flows to enhance performance, yield, and reliability. Drive structured problem-solving using DOE and statistical analysis tools to reduce cost and improve efficiency.

  • Quality and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure robust documentation (pFMEA, control plans) and validation protocols. Maintain compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and EU MDR.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams to align technical execution with business objectives. Represent process engineering in executive reviews and strategic initiatives.

What makes you successful:

  • You have an advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Materials Engineering, with deep expertise in process development and integration.

  • You bring proven experience in high volume electromechanical devices advanced process development with a track record of launching complex products production.

  • Experience leading process engineering teams in innovative, high-volume manufacturing organizations is strongly preferred.

  • You are fluent in Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and structured problem-solving methodologies, with hands-on experience in process validation and statistical analysis tools like JMP.

  • You understand the full product lifecycle—from concept to commercialization—and navigate quality systems and frameworks including FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and EU MDR with confidence.

  • You communicate with clarity and executive presence, translating technical insights into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders.

  • You embrace change and lead with empathy—adapting to evolving needs, championing accessibility, and

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