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The Production Engineer is responsible for leading engineering projects and project activities that enhance manufacturing capabilities.
This position reports to the Process Engineering Manager and is located in Ilfracombe, and it will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
Lead engineering projects and technical improvement activities that enhance manufacturing capabilities through process reliability improvement initiatives following process qualification such as IQOQPQ validation methods.
Provide ownership and input into structured problem solving activities within established project engineering team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Manufacturing Engineering/Product Engineering and Quality.
Research and learn processes, tools and technologies to deliver engineering project objectives.
Who you are:
Proven experience working within an engineering project environment and demonstrable knowledge of project management techniques.
Proactive and enthusiastic in applying structured problem solving tools (DMAIC, PSP etc) to translate complex technical problems into actionable plans.
Good communication skills to clearly articulate technical and project problems, providing clear updates to key stakeholders.
Prior work within regulated environment (i.e GMP) and of owning change control activity including process risk assessment (dFMEA/pFMEA or other tool)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Expertise in a technical discipline within engineering (e.g fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, polymer science)
Design for manufacture and CAD.
Lean principles, Waste reduction, efficiency improvements, process flow, etc
Formal technical qualification in Mechanical/Production Engineering
Please note: Production Engineer is the external job title used for advertising, should you be successful, your internal and official job title will be Process Engineer
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Experience working within an engineering project environment
- Knowledge of project management techniques
- Experience applying structured problem-solving tools such as DMAIC or PSP
- Strong communication skills for explaining technical and project issues to stakeholders
- Experience working in a regulated environment, such as GMP
- Experience owning change control activities
- Experience conducting process risk assessments using dFMEA, pFMEA, or similar tools
- Technical engineering expertise such as fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, or polymer science
- Design for manufacture and CAD experience
- Experience with Lean principles, waste reduction, efficiency improvement, and process flow
- Formal technical qualification in Mechanical or Production Engineering
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Danaher Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Danaher Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
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