Custom Bioprocess Consumables Engineer

Cytiva; Thurso; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Custom Consumable Engineer to design and develop single-use assemblies for bioprocessing applications. The role reports to the Upstream Consumable Engineering Manager and is an on-site position with the Hardware Solutions family.

You will design, test, and release components, maintain design documentation, and ensure compliance with GMP and QMS processes while driving continuous improvement in bioprocessing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Bio, or Biomedical Engineering.
• 2+ years in mechanical engineering, biotech, or related fields.
• Proficient in CAD and technical documentation; GMP/regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and release single-use consumables (components, packaging, tooling, fixtures).
• Develop and maintain project documentation (testing protocols, risk analyses, design docs) within the QMS.
• Own project timelines and keep stakeholders updated.
• Follow QMS and Change Control processes to ensure quality and compliance.
• Use engineering judgment and creativity to continually improve processes and product outcomes.

Skills

CAD modeling

Project documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Bio, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Custom Consumable Engineer to design and develop single-use assemblies for bioprocessing applications. The role reports to the Upstream Consumable Engineering Manager and is an on-site position with the Hardware Solutions family.

You will design, test, and release components, maintain design documentation, and ensure compliance with GMP and QMS processes while driving continuous improvement in bioprocessing technologies.