Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

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Bring more to life—are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing across the world. Every hour, more than a million tests are run on Beckman Coulter systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and three million clinicians per year.

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading our team of manufacturing engineers. This role optimizes production processes, ensures high‑quality operations, supports new product introduction, drives continuous improvement, manages project execution, and fosters a culture of technical excellence.

This position will report to the Director, Manufacturing Process Engineer, and is part of the Global Engineering team, located on‑site in Hebron, KY.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience:
  
  8+ years in manufacturing engineering within a GMP environment, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Process Improvement:
  Proven success driving Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives;
  Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• NPI Expertise:
  Hands‑on experience with New Product Introduction, including process development, validation, and equipment qualification.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, fabrication, automation, and inspection.
• Leadership & Problem Solving:
  Excellent team‑building, coaching, and analytical skills with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication abilities, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

Travel:
Ability to travel ~20% and hold a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• 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) if applicable to the industry.
• 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 (ISO 13485, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Experience implementing or working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems.
• Proficiency in project management.

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