Manager Manufacturing & Process Engineering (f/d/m)

Beckman Coulter GmbH (AT); München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics in Munich is seeking a senior Manager, Manufacturing & Process Engineering to lead a team of manufacturing engineers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliant, scalable production of diagnostics technologies.

Reporting to the Director of Global Manufacturing & Process Engineering, this on-site role requires strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, regulatory knowledge (FDA/ISO13485), and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Production, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with 9+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years in regulated environments (FDA, ISO 13485, cGMP or equivalent).
• 3+ years of direct people leadership in engineering teams.
• Experience with capital equipment projects and New Product Introduction (NPI).

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and reduce waste.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Oversee NPI with R&D to ensure manufacturability and process qualification.
• Evaluate and deploy new equipment and automation to boost capacity.
• Partner with Quality to maintain controls, RCA/CAPA, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead cross-functional projects with Production, Supply Chain, and R&D.

Skills

German language

English language

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Maximo

CMMS

TrackWise

MasterControl

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 Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Manager Manufacturing & Process Engineering is responsible for leading our team of manufacturing engineers. This role is crucial for optimizing our production processes, ensuring efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations, and supporting the introduction of new products. Manager Manufacturing & Process Engineering will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing project execution, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and problem-solving within the team. This position will report to the Director, Global Manufacturing & Process Engineering, and is part of the Global Engineering team. It will be an on-site role in Munich.

Responsibilities

• Drive Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Support Production Operations: Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve manufacturing issues, minimize downtime, and ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with R&D to ensure manufacturability and lead process validation and equipment qualification from pilot to full-scale production.
• Implement Advanced Technologies: Evaluate and deploy new equipment and automation solutions to boost manufacturing capability and scalability.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality teams to maintain process controls, conduct RCA/CAPA, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage Projects & Collaboration: Lead engineering projects and work cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, and R&D to drive operational excellence.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 9+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, ISO 13485, cGMP, or equivalent).
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital equipment projects, facility expansions, or manufacturing process implementation from concept through qualification and production.
• Experience with process validation, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), change control, and risk-management methodologies in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency using manufacturing and quality systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, CMMS, TrackWise, MasterControl, or equivalent enterprise systems.
• Fluency in German and English language (written and spoken).

Preferred Background

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Manufacturing automation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), MES, SCADA, PLCs, or Industry 4.0/digital manufacturing technologies.

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. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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