Engineering Manager

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us - working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and together we will not compromise on safety in the workplace or the environment.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

What you'll do

Responsible for the Engineering department supporting coming chromatography resin manufacturing in Muskegon, MI. Oversee all areas of process engineering, validation and PSM.

This role is responsible for managing people, providing quality and technical direction, and actively participating in driving and developing strategies for continuous improvement within the department and in manufacturing.

Initially this position will play a key role in setting up a new manufacturing site in Muskegon.

• Provide support and leadership to engineering teams that will be part of the installation of equipment and processes used in the manufacturing of chromatography resin products.
• Manage, coach, develop, hire and train members of the engineering team.
• Set priorities for engineering personnel engaged in response to manufacturing and plant priorities related to safety, quality, production, and cost/efficiency.
• Ensure that engineering support is performed in compliance with regulations and company policies/procedures.
• Develop, lead or participate in various process improvement projects. Drive continuous improvement LEAN initiatives through application of sound engineering/reliability program elements and a data driven approach.
• Collaborate with Utilities, Facilities, Maintenance and EHS to track and manage sustainability targets (Energy consumption, water, waste, etc.)
• This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Manufacturing Practices required by the job function.

Who you are

• BS in an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Ten (10) years of experience in engineering and support of manufacturing equipment and processes in a fast-paced, multi-facility production environment.
• Life science or pharmaceutical industry experience highly desired.
• At least 3 years-experience in an Engineering managerial role of similar scope.
• Strong finance, budgeting, and analytic skills.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving aptitude.
• Conversant in LEAN concepts and management methods. Proven ability to drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation & conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, communicate & implement strategies in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written (English)
• Knowledge of cGMP's, SOP's, Federal and local regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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