NPI Manufacturing Engineer

and the job listing Expires on January 3, 2026

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

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 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.

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life‑saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

It’s all part of our time‑tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

The NPI Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting the supply chain activities for new product introductions for Beckman Coulter Life Science Products in multiple manufacturing locations.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Global NPI Operations‑Systems/Hardware and is part of the New Product Introduction Team located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on‑site role.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Supplier Quality teams to select suppliers and complete part qualifications, including documentation of product qualification plans and reports.
• Partner with Operations to support process development and qualification, involving new product introduction workshops, creation of work instructions, and setup of parts markets in production.
• Work with Planning to manage part releases, coordinate with Development to release prints and bills of materials, and ensure timely availability of parts for production.
• Facilitate the seamless transition from development to production by coordinating efforts between Development and Operations for pilot and production builds.
• Maintain clear communication and thorough documentation throughout all stages to meet project requirements and adhere to timelines.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering or Engineering Technology) with 1+ years in manufacturing, quality, or process engineering.
• Technical Expertise: Hands‑on experience with instrument manufacturing and integration, including electro‑mechanical, fluid handling, pneumatic, thermal, and optical systems.
• Materials & Processes: Familiarity with diverse materials and fabrication methods such as machining, metal casting, carbon fiber, adhesives, and fasteners.
• Tools &
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in CAD/CAE (Solid Works preferred), GD&T, statistical analysis tools, and project management software.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience implementing design changes in regulated environments (FDA, ISO, Automotive) while meeting deadlines.

Ability to travel up to 50% to other manufacturing locations or suppliers.