Bioinstrument Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Sartorius; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Flexible work schedules

401(k) with company match

Health plans

Job summary

Sartorius in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an on-site Operations Engineer to enhance assembly processes for bioanalytical instruments, aligning Production, Quality and R&D to ensure quality and efficient output.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, problem solving, and structured root-cause analyses to stabilize processes, support new product introductions, and translate design into scalable manufacturing workflows in a fast-evolving life science environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in relevant areas (electrical, mechanical, laser, fluidics, computer systems, or light industrial).
• Understanding and application of ISO 9000 or other quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and basic analytical tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the assembly process for bioanalytical instruments to achieve stable, repeatable, and high-quality output.
• Troubleshoot production issues on the line and drive structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Define and maintain assembly standards, work instructions, and critical process parameters (CTQs).
• Interface between Production, Quality, and R&D to translate product design into scalable manufacturing processes.
• Support product changes and new product introductions (NPI) to ensure smooth integration into assembly operations.

Skills

Manufacturing

ISO 9000

Lean

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Windows

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Sartorius in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an on-site Operations Engineer to enhance assembly processes for bioanalytical instruments, aligning Production, Quality and R&D to ensure quality and efficient output.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, problem solving, and structured root-cause analyses to stabilize processes, support new product introductions, and translate design into scalable manufacturing workflows in a fast-evolving life science environment.