Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, you’ll assist manufacturing operations in problem-solving, continuous process improvements, setting up and/or revising manufacturing testing equipment, and coordinating new program launches. This on-site position in Pensacola, Florida reports to the Director of Facilities and Engineering and mentors other production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Solve process and equipment problems, document root causes, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in Environment, Health, and Safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies during changes.
• Identify and suggest improvements to reduce process variation, waste, downtime, and training gaps.
• Investigate and resolve work-in-process issues using Lean Manufacturing and other methodologies.
• Assist in transferring new products from development to production, ensuring smooth implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, polymer science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in process, product, manufacturing, quality engineering, R&D, or product development.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing high-quality web-based polymeric materials like membranes, polymer films, polymeric fibers, or nonwoven synthetic fabrics.
• Proficiency in analytical and statistical methods, with a continuous improvement background (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience in program/project management and leadership, capable of driving impactful business projects.

Travel, Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to travel 10% of the time to other Cytiva manufacturing locations in the U.S. and worldwide.
• Ability to access gauges and equipment 5-6 feet off the ground, lift and move 20-35 lb. parcels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of validation activities such as equipment and process qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• High-level skill in using a data-driven approach to determine root cause and countermeasures.
• Experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Cytiva offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs, including health care and paid time off. Explore more at Danaher Benefits Info.