Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Danaher Corporation

Redruth, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Filtration, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent in Mechanical/Production/Mechatronic Engineering
In-depth knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering principles and practices
Understanding of assembly, machining and fabrication techniques and limitations
Thorough understanding of both the Commercial and Engineering aspects of the business
Experience of driving Continuous Improvement activities and proven ability to impart the knowledge to relevant teams, using Six Sigma tools
Proven experience of driving positive change in a regulated environment
Financial skills to understand and use business financial data
Demonstrated Project Management
Preferably experience working in a highly regulated industry
(Plus) Experienced in developing and optimising layout within the factory to achieve business objective, including Process Mapping and other Continuous Improvement Tools
(Plus) Costing and return on investment analysis (ROIC / IPA preparation), supported by operational research

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, demonstrate ownership and develop Manufacturing Engineering capability throughout the plant encompassing capital and process development projects, with special focus on ownership and responsibility for New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD)
Full responsibility for leading the Manufacturing Engineer function to ensure delivery of efficient and effective engineering resource and facilitate best practice to achieve optimisation of processes & technology
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Team and facilitate “best practice” throughout the function to achieve optimisation of processes and technology, including the implementation and control of changes to the manufacturing processes to ensure robust and stable processes
Financial and budget management to support capital purchases in line with annual target agreed with the Plant Manager and contribute to the CapEx budget strategy for the plant, circa typically £500k annually
Co-ordinate NPI and NPD activities with the PMO, Engineering groups and Operations
Work with the site DBSL to support initiatives and ensure principles of Lean Manufacturing are followed throughout the plant, along with key initiatives as appropriate, together with leading teams engaged in Continuous Improvement activities
Develop KPIs & metrics to improve engineering productivity, and set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports, benchmarking against other manufacturing facilities and adoption of benefits
Drive the transition of the production areas to agile processes capable of meeting future demands of customers

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Development

New Product Introduction

New Product Development

Capital Projects

Process Optimization

Change Management

Team Leadership

Best Practices

Highly Regulated Industry

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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