Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Global Technical Operations, Single Use Systems - Fluid Management)
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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
Within Danaher the work our life science businesses do 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.
We have over 21,000 associates across more than 10 life sciences businesses. These businesses empower our customers to develop diverse and impactful innovations — from investigating the causes of disease, creating therapies and vaccines, protecting fluid filtration on airplanes, testing food and water, to advancing pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.
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The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting global manufacturing initiatives consisting of process innovation projects, introduction of new products, supporting global multi-site process standardization, and digitization of manufacturing processes, and transfers of production into various Cytiva operations business units globally.
This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Global Technical Operations and Engineering and will be an on-site role in Duncan. SC.
What you will do:
- Partner with global strategic, technical, and operational manufacturing teams to improve existing processes and implement innovative manufacturing solutions.
- Collaborate closely with RD&E and cross‑functional stakeholders to define, document, and deliver manufacturing and operations project requirements.
- Define equipment and machine requirements and work with internal and external machine builders to support manufacturing needs.
- Represent manufacturing on global cross‑functional project and process development teams while driving supply chain rigor, product lifecycle management, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure regulatory and quality compliance by leading validation and verification activities and driving improvements in product quality and manufacturing productivity.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Prefer minimum of 3+ years of progressive, post‑bachelor experience in a related engineering or technical role.
- Prefer at least 3+ years of experience in production or engineering within a regulated, medical device, or similar industry.
- Prefer 3+ years of experience in project planning and project management, successfully managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Prefer 3+ years of hands‑on experience with innovation, development, testing, and qualification activities.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – 15% travel globally
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 35lb, any other physical requirements
Within Danaher Life Sciences, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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