Senior Project Engineer

Cytiva; Newquay; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Newquay for on-site role. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing projects on time and within budget, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory alignment.

You will drive risk management, equipment changes, and continuous improvement with DBS methodologies. Join a team focused on improving processes and delivering innovative life sciences solutions, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering manufacturing engineering projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change.
• Proven track record in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Data-driven analysis and structured planning for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and sustain projects on time and within budget.
• Drive risk management and business continuity planning to minimize impacts and ensure MQR/DBS compliance.
• Specify, develop, purchase, and validate new equipment, processes, and site changes.
• Own cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization and DBS methodologies.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Safety and quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering/PM

Job description

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

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. 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. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to provide project management, hands-on execution and delivery of strategical & technical projects within the Discovery & Medical OpCo. This shall be acheived through developing, collaborating and leading teams to achieve OpCo agreed goals on-time, within budget and demonstrating the required Performance & Quality. This position will be located in Newquay and will be an on-site role.

What You Will Do

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and sustain operational improvement projects, delivering on time, within budget, and achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity targets.
• Drive risk management and business continuity planning to minimize operational and commercial impacts while ensuring products remain compliant with manufacturing specifications and Medical QMS requirements.
• Specify, develop, purchase, and validate new equipment, processes, and site changes, following Cytiva and Pall Medical change control processes where applicable.
• Own cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, waste reduction, and DBS methodologies to improve and sustain Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
• Build strong stakeholder partnerships, develop business cases, supervise and mentor technical/project teams, manage departmental budgets, and maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and technical engineering training standards.

Who You Are

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience, with a strong technical and operational background.
• Proven hands-on experience delivering manufacturing engineering projects, driving process improvements, and managing change within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of improving and sustaining manufacturing performance across Safety, Quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to act with urgency, deliver lasting results, collaborate effectively, use data-driven analysis, and apply structured planning to ensure successful project execution.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor and supervise project teams, while effectively managing external contractors, machine builders, and suppliers to deliver business objectives within committed timelines.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.