Snr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Cytiva; Newquay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking a Senior Manager for Manufacturing Engineering in Newquay, UK. In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead a team specializing in high-volume medical device manufacturing. Key responsibilities include driving process optimisation and ensuring product quality in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a strong background in automated assembly systems. Join a collaborative team committed to transforming human health through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in high-speed automated assembly with robotic systems.
• Demonstrated success in process improvements enhancing productivity.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and compliant product quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers to ensure accountability.
• Drive process optimisation through OEE standards to enhance productivity.
• Ensure product quality adherence through robust engineering practices.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimisation

Problem solving

Manufacturing engineering

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

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 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.

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering – Forming part of the Site Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead a team of Skilled Manufacturing and Project Engineers in a high volume, highly invested medical device manufacturing facility operating in a cleanroom environment. The primary objective is to drive process optimisation that improves capacity and capability across the dimensions of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.

The role will also lead key capacity replacement, expansion or optimisation projects on time, within scope, and to budget. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineering Team will handle escalated interruptions in good quality output, utilising advanced problem‑solving tools to return manufacturing capability to standard. This hands‑on leadership role requires technical expertise and the ability to develop a highly skilled team. The role collaborates with Senior Manager Engineering Reliability, Product Engineering Leader, QARA functions, and other members of the Site Senior Leadership Team to meet the needs of customers, associates and shareholders by delivering safe, high‑quality medical products & membranes.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of talented & driven Manufacturing & Project Engineers to foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence through the Danaher Business System tools.
• Drive process optimisation through Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to world‑class standards, ensuring high line availability, minimisation of product scrap, and maximisation of yield via data collection and analysis.
• Maintain compliant product quality through robust engineering practices and adherence to GMP standards.
• Accountable for leading engineering projects and ensuring they deliver measurable results on key business KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
• Deliver cost savings by improving process capability, increasing productivity, reducing waste, and integrating new technologies to maintain world‑class manufacturing standards.
• Identify business continuity risks related to manufacturing processes and lead equipment upgrades to safeguard against obsolescence and regulatory changes.
• Generate and improve people & process documentation including Skills Matrices, Specifications, Statistical Process Controls, Problem Solving, Process Validation and Project Management.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong background in high‑speed automated assembly, including robotic systems, control & vision systems, and advanced plastic assembly/welding technologies.
• Demonstrated success in increasing manufacturing capacity, implementing new equipment/processes, and leading major optimisation initiatives to improve yield, productivity, and efficiency.
• Skilled in change‑control, product/process validation, and structured problem‑solving methodologies utilizing data‑driven tools like SPC and OEE.
• Resilient, adaptable leader with strong communication and influencing skills; able to prioritise and delegate in fast‑paced environments while fostering trust and motivating teams.

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

• Supporting the leadership of other functional areas during periods of absence or where cross‑functional leadership is required.
• Representing the Site Leader or Site on cross‑site / business unit priorities as required.

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.