Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Cytiva; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Bonus/incentive pay

Job summary

A leading life sciences company based in Burnaby, Canada is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering. This pivotal role involves leading a high-performing team in the development of advanced gloveless aseptic filling systems. The ideal candidate will possess advanced mechanical design skills and experience in manufacturing processes. With a salary range of $90,000 - $124,000, the position offers a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer with a passion for leading engineering teams.
• Proven ability to drive collaboration across disciplines.
• Experience in technology development and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering team through product lifecycle.
• Transform user needs into actionable outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement across technical processes.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in mechanical design

Leading high-performing engineering teams

Experience in manufacturing processes

Structured problem-solving techniques

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, 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. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our 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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Role

The Manager, Mechanical Engineering will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of world’s most advanced gloveless aseptic filling systems through technical and organizational excellence. You’ll guide the development and continuous improvement of industry-leading aseptic filling workcells while building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. This is a high-impact role that reports to the Head of Engineering, Aseptic Filling and is part of the engineering team located in Burnaby, BC and will be an on-site role.

What You Will Do

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team through all phases of the product lifecycle — concept, design, integration, qualification, release and sustainment.
• Transform user needs into actionable outcomes that drive alignment and influence across customer, operational, and cross-functional areas beyond the immediate team.
• Drive process intelligence, standardization, and continuous improvement to elevate both technical execution and team efficiency.
• Strengthen organizational culture by promoting engagement, removing roadblocks, and championing continuous improvement.
• Drive team members’ performance and development by setting goals, delivering timely feedback, and offering active growth support.
• Work closely with other functions to ensure manufacturability, reliability, compliance and smooth cross-team execution.

Qualifications

Who you are: A mechanical engineer, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent and a passion for leading engineers building complex automation equipment.

• You have advanced proficiency in mechanical design - complex CAD assemblies, FEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, DfX.
• Proven ability to lead high-trust, high-performing engineering teams spanning junior to principal engineers, and driving cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Ability and desire to lead the complete range of engineering responsibilities— technology development, new product development, sustaining engineering, field investigation, and customer complaint resolution.
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as CNC, precision welding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
• A solid foundation in structured problem-solving techniques (FMEA, DoE, RCA etc.).
• A strong command of engineering design process and best practices.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in advanced fluid dynamics and material science depth; cleanroom design and/or robotic aseptic technologies.

Compensation and Benefits

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $124,000 and this role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned and vested. The Company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits in its sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.

Additional Information

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodation to access our website, participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail] to request accommodation.