Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Radiometer Medical ApS; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiometer, part of the Danaher family, is seeking a Lead - Manufacturing Engineering to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for existing products and enhancements. The role is based on-site in Bengaluru, India, reporting to the Senior Manager, Operations.

You will drive transfers, localization, and complex launches, collaborating with Product Management, Operations, RA/QA, and R&D to enable scalable, compliant production with strong OEE improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 7+ years in a GMP environment.
• Experience with global transfers, localization, integration, or complex launch programs.
• Knowledge of quality systems like ISO 13485 and global regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute transfer, localization, and integration projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Define equipment requirements and work with vendors to deliver scalable solutions.
• Lead process validation, equipment qualification, and scale-up to full production.
• Maintain risk assessments and documentation including pfMEA.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

OEE Improvement

Manufacturing Processes

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Minitab/JMP

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 Radiometer, 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.

At Radiometer, life comes first.

Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.

We’re a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement.

Here, you’ll find a place to grow and make a real impact, with your unique perspective driving us forward in improving patient care.

At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Lead - Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for designing, developing, and optimise robust manufacturing processes for existing Radiometer products, and product enhancements.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Operations and is part of the Radiometer India Operations team located in Bengaluru, BDC, India and will be an on-site role.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of transfer, localization, and integration projects.
• Coordinate with Product Management, Operations, RA/QA, Supply Chain, R&D, and external partners to achieve project success.
• Define manufacturing equipment requirements and collaborate with internal teams and external machine builders to deliver solutions that support business growth and scalability.
• Resolve issues related to fixtures, tooling, parts, and manufacturing systems to minimize impact on productivity, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and takt time.
• Design, develop, and optimize robust manufacturing processes for existing products, and product enhancements, along with maintaining the process risk assessments and documentation, including pFMEA.
• Lead process validation, equipment qualification, and scale-up from pilot to full production.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 7+ years in manufacturing engineering within a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of global medical device regulatory requirements and working in regulated and non-regulated product environments.
• Knowledge of relevant quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with global transfers, localization, integration, or complex launch programs, including process development & improvement, validation, and equipment qualification.
• Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven success driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and other initiatives.
• Strong experience in manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, fabrication, industrial automation, and inspection.
• Excellent team-building, coaching, and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experienced practitioner in TPM / PPM culture and OEE improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Language Fluency in English both written and verbal.
• Travel (required estimated % of time) Travel ~10% (Based on the business needs).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with CAD software and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Proficiency in project management.
• Knowledge of AI/ML integration with automation.

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.

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.

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