Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Hebron

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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. And 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, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year.

From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The  Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager  is responsible for leading our team of manufacturing engineers. This role is crucial for optimizing our production processes, ensuring efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations, and supporting the introduction of new products. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing project execution, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and problem-solving within the team.

This position will report to the Director, Manufacturing Process Engineer, and is part of the Global Engineering team and will be an on-site role at our Hebron, KY site.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
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.

The essential requirements of the job include:
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…