Product Engineer 23 months FTC

Danaher Corporation; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, part of Danaher, is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to support Lab Filtration product lifecycle activities, design changes, and sustained engineering within a manufacturing environment. You will apply structured problem solving and collaborate across Operations, Quality, and Process Engineering to drive corrective actions.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, experience interpreting drawings (SolidWorks), and delivering engineering records per Cytiva

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical engineering field.
• Experience in product engineering, sustaining engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings (SolidWorks) and product specifications.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods to technical or manufacturing issues.
• Experience working within a quality management system and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to complete engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle activities for Lab Filtration products, including design changes, BOMs, obsolescence, and product rationalisation.
• Investigate product and manufacturing issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost; apply structured problem-solving methods and work with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Process Engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Contribute engineering deliverables to new product development, product transfer, verification, validation, risk assessment, design review, and product qualification activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate engineering and quality records in accordance with Cytiva procedures and applicable requirements.
• Identify and deliver continuous-improvement and productivity opportunities that improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, or operational reliability.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Product Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher's (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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. Working at Cytiva 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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. This role is offered on a 23 month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to be extended/ made permanent in the future Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible. What you will do:

• Support product lifecycle activities for assigned Lab Filtration products, including design changes, product improvements, technical documentation, specifications, bills of materials, obsolescence, and product rationalisation.
• Investigate product and manufacturing issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost; apply structured problem-solving methods and work with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Process Engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Contribute engineering deliverables to new product development, product transfer, supplier change, verification, validation, risk assessment, design review, and product qualification activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate engineering and quality records in accordance with Cytiva procedures and applicable requirements, including support for non conformance, CAPA, complaint, deviation, audit, and inspection activities.
• Identify and deliver continuous-improvement and productivity opportunities that improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, or operational reliability.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent recognised qualification, in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Practical experience in product engineering, sustaining engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings (SolidWorks experience) and product specifications and supporting controlled changes to products, materials, components, processes, or technical records.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methods to technical or manufacturing issues.
• Experience working within a quality management system and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to complete documented engineering deliverables.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel - 10% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

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

• Experience in life sciences, filtration, medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, or another regulated industry.
• Experience supporting design verification, validation, risk management, product qualification, or supplier-change activities.
• Experience using product lifecycle management, or electronic quality/document-management systems