Manager Industrial Engineering (f/d/m)

Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH; Nußloch; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Biosystems in Nußloch, Germany, seeks a Manager of Industrial Engineering to lead the IE organization, drive product industrialization, and strengthen manufacturing processes on site.

You will shape strategy, manage change control, ensure QMS compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver cost, quality and productivity improvements through Lean and data-driven insights. Fluency in English and German, and experience in ISO13485/FDA environments are required.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Excellence, or a comparable manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in an operations or engineering organization.
• Experience in ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing, including change control, CAPA, validation, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Industrial Engineering organization, including workforce planning and capabilities.
• Drive product industrialization by representing IE in cross-functional projects and ensuring manufacturability from concept to launch.
• Own manufacturing process design and optimization, including assembly systems and manufacturing technologies.
• Lead change management and product lifecycle modifications, and facilitate cross-functional Product Steering Boards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

SAP HANA insights

Power BI

Education

PhD or Master's in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing / Production / Mechanical Eng

Tools

SAP HANA

Power BI

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, 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. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. At Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics - we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer.

The Manager Industrial Engineering is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for Industrial Engineering, driving product industrialization, manufacturing process development, change management, and team capability building across the product lifecycle.

The position reports to the Site Leader and is leading the Industrial Engineering team located in Nussloch, Germany and will be an on-site role. The position is responsible for improving cost, quality, delivery, and productivity performance while ensuring robust QMS compliance, effective change control, and sustainable operational excellence.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Lead and develop the Industrial Engineering organization, providing technical and disciplinary leadership including workforce planning as well as capabilities. Drive product industrialization by representing Industrial Engineering in cross-functional development projects and ensuring manufacturability from concept through launch. Own manufacturing process design and optimization, including the selection, development, and implementation of assembly systems and manufacturing technologies. Lead process and product change management, including the implementation of engineering changes, management of product lifecycle modifications, and facilitation of cross-functional Product Steering Boards and change control activities. Drive cost, quality, and productivity improvements through product cost analysis, value engineering, quality improvement initiatives, and operational excellence programs supporting productivity, COPQ, and on-time delivery targets. Ensure compliance and continuously improving manufacturing processes by maintaining production-related QMS requirements, manufacturing master data, and effective change control while meeting all internal and external regulatory requirements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• PhD or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Excellence, or a comparable manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in an operations or engineering organization.
• Proven track record of leading industrialization and operational excellence initiatives through the application of Lean tools and philosophy, combined with SAP HANA-driven insights to improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance manufacturing performance, and strengthen data-driven decision making.
• Experience working in an ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing environment, including change control, CAPA, validation, and quality system requirements and fluency in English and German.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and visualize data using Power BI, or comparable tools to identify improvement opportunities, establish performance transparency, and support fact-based decision making.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow.

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