Global Manufacturing Engineer

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Global Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading global manufacturing initiatives consisting of process innovation projects, introduction of new processes supporting global multi-site process standardization, and digitization of manufacturing processes, and transfers of production into various Cytiva operations business units globally.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Global Technical Operations and Engineering and will be an on-site role. 

What you will do:

• Engage with Strategic, Technical and Operational global manufacturing teams to enhance existing manufacturing process and implement new innovative solutions.
• Work in close collaboration with RD&E and other stakeholders to ensure that Manufacturing/Operations project requirements are well defined and implemented.
• Define machine requirements in order to work in close collaboration with In-house and external machine builders.
• Drive rigor on supply chain aspects including Product Life Cycle Management.
• Manage Risks & Mitigation Planning through creative solutions. Represent manufacturing on a global cross-functional business project teams and Process development teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through Validation & Verification. Responsible for determining processes requiring validation, development of plans and analysis criteria, execution of final analysis and acceptance.
• Work closely with your local engineering peers as well as global manufacturing engineers to drive improved product quality and productivity by identifying manufacturing issues, developing cost effective solutions, and successfully implementation of improved solutions into production.
• Comply with the Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, regulatory and applicable laws and regulations. Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive responsible post-Bachelors degree experience in related occupation required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production or engineering, regulated / medical device or related industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Project Planning and Project Management and managing multiple projects to successful completion.  
• Minimum 3 years of experience of Innovation, Development, Testing and Qualification.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – up to 15% travel globally
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Equipment automation theory and design.
• Manufacturing of single use technologies for consumables and hardware products (Mixers and Bioreactor).
• Lean manufacturing, design for manufacturing, 5S, 3P, root cause analysis, six sigma and statistical tools & analysis.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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