Product Engineer II

Cytiva; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Product Engineer II in Pensacola, FL. You will lead structured problem solving, support NPI activities, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure robust product performance.

You will analyze process and quality data, manage change controls, and drive continuous improvement in yield and cycle time while operating in a regulated (cGMP/ISO) environment. On-site role with opportunities to impact life sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in product engineering, process engineering, quality engineering, or product development in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in polymeric materials (membranes, films, nonwovens), with ability to apply that knowledge to solve problems and improve processes.
• Familiarity with change control processes (e.g., ECO/ECR) and raw material change management, including risk assessments and documentation in a regulated (cGMP/ISO) environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Having New Product Introduction (NPI), including validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and design transfer activities, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute structured problem-solving (DMS, PSP, A3, 5 Whys) to resolve customer complaints, nonconformances, and manufacturing deviations, ensuring timely containment, root cause identification, and sustainable countermeasures.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to support New Product Introduction (NPI) through design transfer, process characterization, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and readiness reviews.
• Own or support raw material change management, including impact assessments, supplier change evaluations, risk analysis, and execution of validation/verification plans to ensure compliance and product performance.
• Analyze process and quality data using DBS tools to monitor capability, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in yield, cycle time, and product robustness.
• Drive and support change control processes (ECR/ECO) ensuring proper documentation, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment in a regulated environment.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Quality engineering

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

DBS tools

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 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.

Product Engineer II is responsible for lead and support projects to resolve customer and manufacturing issues using data driven structure problem solving methodologies. Work cross-functionally with R&D and other teams to support new product introduction (NPI, validation and qualification activities.

This position reports to the Sr. Product Engineering Manager and is part of the Product Engineering Team located in Pensacola, Florida and will be an on-site role.

What Will You Do

• Lead and execute structured problem-solving (DMS, PSP, A3, 5 Whys) to resolve customer complaints, nonconformances, and manufacturing deviations, ensuring timely containment, root cause identification, and sustainable countermeasures.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to support New Product Introduction (NPI) through design transfer, process characterization, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and readiness reviews.
• Own or support raw material change management, including impact assessments, supplier change evaluations, risk analysis, and execution of validation/verification plans to ensure compliance and product performance.
• Analyze process and quality data using DBS tools to monitor capability, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement in yield, cycle time, and product robustness.
• Drive and support change control processes (ECR/ECO) ensuring proper documentation, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment in a regulated environment.

Who You Are

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in product engineering, process engineering, quality engineering, or product development in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in polymeric materials (membranes, films, nonwovens), with ability to apply that knowledge to solve problems and improve processes.
• Familiarity with change control processes (e.g., ECO/ECR) and raw material change management, including risk assessments and documentation in a regulated (cGMP/ISO) environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

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

• New Product Introduction (NPI), including validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and design transfer activities.

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.

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