Process Engineering Manager

Description

Position Summary:

This role is primarily focused on supporting manufacturing activities by serving as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, line maintenance, and quality departments. The Process Engineering Manager will oversee an engineering team dedicated to identifying and resolving systemic issues that lead to finished goods scrap/rework and to developing methods to analyze equipment/processes for data‑driven, prioritized improvement recommendations. The process engineering team will ensure day‑to‑day line performance is optimal, drive communication and cross‑functional troubleshooting, and work with Project/Materials Engineering on long‑term process optimization.

• Oversee a team of 6–12 process engineers serving as the lead contact for designated production lines/areas
• Manage day‑to‑day activities to ensure continuous, optimal production and handle on‑call troubleshooting performed by the team
• Lead monitoring/analysis of production processes to reduce variation/scrap, increase process yield and equipment efficiency, lower product cost, and enhance safety
• Evaluate and assign resources to resolve complex production problems involving manufacturing, design, quality, and raw materials
• Assist in identifying potential process improvements, evaluating competing projects for priority, and plan at a high level the implementation strategy
• Advise department management of emerging issues and trends, leading discussions on improvement ideas and strategies
• Develop training content for engineering, manufacturing, and line maintenance technicians
• Develop and sustain governance allowing cross‑functional groups to autonomously work within the line‑centric model
• Develop and sustain a system to ensure lessons learned and process improvements are effectively implemented across each production area in collaboration with Project Engineering resources
• Ensure cross‑functional groups participate and/or lead routine monitoring of manufacturing floor to detect, communicate, and prioritize improvement areas
• Use department resources to oversee short‑to‑mid‑term projects supporting the project engineering team
• Develop team skill sets in equipment history analysis (OEE, reports, downtime, spare parts, maintenance labor) to identify repetitive failures and recurring maintenance issues
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of engineering experience, or no degree with 8 years of engineering experience
• Previous management experience preferred

• Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem‑solving, and digital literacy
• Analyze data and make data‑guided decisions/recommendations to improve processes
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills in an automated manufacturing environment
• Effective presentation skills – ability to present technical data clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills – cooperate with all levels, including leadership
• Project management and creative thinking to develop and deploy manufacturing systems
• Effective communication to coordinate between multiple departments and disciplines
• High‑pressure performance – maintain composure, stay calm, and remain professional

Domestic travel required 10% of the time.

Estimated salary range: $93,000 – $145,911. Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux’s bonus program.

bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, retirement plan, adoption assistance, wellness programs, employee assistance, commuter benefits, benefits discounts, parental leaves, and more.