Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Cytiva; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering in Logan, Utah, on-site, to lead a team of value stream engineers, drive continuous improvement, and deliver strategic objectives across multiple value streams. This role partners with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to develop engineering strategies that ensure safe, compliant operations and long-term growth.

A Bachelor's in engineering and 10+ years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment, processes and operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating the work of engineers, technicians, contractors, or other technical resources.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital, equipment, or process improvement projects from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers to support manufacturing operations and build technical capability.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely resolution of issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement through the application of continuous improvement tools, including Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen, Problem Solving, and other Lean methodologies.
• Lead process, equipment, and workflow improvement projects that increase capacity, productivity, and product quality.
• Manage capital projects from concept through implementation, including design, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to develop and execute value stream strategies that support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensure engineering activities are conducted in compliance with applicable safety standards, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company policies, including cGMP and EHS requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Lean methodologies

Problem solving

Capital projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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.

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading a team of value stream engineers in supporting manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement, and delivering strategic business objectives across multiple value streams. This role provides technical leadership for process optimization, capital project execution, and operational problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and capacity performance. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional partners, the manager develops engineering strategies that ensure reliable operations and support long-term growth.

This position reports to the Director of Engineering and is part of the engineering team located in Logan, Utah and will be an on-site role.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a team of engineers to support manufacturing operations and build technical capability.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely resolution of issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement through the application of continuous improvement tools, including Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen, Problem Solving, and other Lean methodologies.
• Lead process, equipment, and workflow improvement projects that increase capacity, productivity, and product quality.
• Manage capital projects from concept through implementation, including design, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to develop and execute value stream strategies that support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensure engineering activities are conducted in compliance with applicable safety standards, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company policies, including cGMP and EHS requirements.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience including supporting manufacturing equipment, processes, and operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating the work of engineers, technicians, contractors, or other technical resources.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital, equipment, or process improvement projects from concept through implementation.

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

• Aseptic manufacturing

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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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