Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Bring more to life at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company. Our work saves lives, and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters, harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement to turn ideas into impact. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, we’ve elevated the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for over 90 years. Our solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing across hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. Every hour, over one million tests are run on our systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and over three million clinicians annually.
About the role
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads a team of manufacturing engineers to optimize production processes, ensure high-quality manufacturing operations, and support new product introductions. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages project execution, and fosters a culture of technical excellence and problem-solving. Based on-site at our Hebron, KY facility, this position reports to the Director of Manufacturing Process Engineering and is part of the Global Engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Drive Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Support Production Operations: Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve manufacturing issues, minimize downtime, and ensure smooth operations.
- Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with R&D to ensure manufacturability and lead process validation and equipment qualification from pilot to full-scale production.
- Implement Advanced Technologies: Evaluate and deploy new equipment and automation solutions to boost manufacturing capability and scalability.
- Ensure Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality teams to maintain process controls, conduct RCA/CAPA, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Manage Projects & Collaboration: Lead engineering projects and work cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, and R&D to drive operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years in manufacturing engineering within a GMP environment, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven success driving Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives; Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
- Hands-on experience with New Product Introduction, including process development, validation, and equipment qualification.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, fabrication, automation, and inspection.
- Excellent team-building, coaching, and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
- Ability to travel ~20%.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- cGMP Medtech experience.
- Experience with CAD software and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
- Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry.
- Experience with industrial automation (e.g., PLCs, SCADA).
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration with automation.
- Master’s degree in engineering or an MBA.
- Experience in a regulated industry.
- Knowledge of relevant quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100, IATF 16949).
- Experience implementing or working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems.
- Proficiency in project management.
Pay
The annual salary range for this role is $165,000 - $175,000. This range may be modified in the future and is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.