Manufacturing Engineering Manager
About The Position
By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. The Engineering Manager will lead and oversee the Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure efficient and effective production processes. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising engineering activities related to process improvement, product development, equipment installation, and maintenance. The Engineering Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing operations, improve product quality, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A strong hands-on approach is essential to actively engage with manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions on the production floor.
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience working directly with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and process control.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficient in engineering software and tools such as SolidWorks, ERP systems, and data analysis software.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Comfortable working on the production floor and supporting operators and technicians in real-time.
- Ability to communicate well with development, manufacturing, production, financial, customer service, sales, and marketing personnel.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- Good understanding of cGMP and validation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop plans to support long-term company strategic initiatives and performance targets.
- Evaluate current capabilities and identify future constraints in the areas of resource, capacity, and capabilities.
- Manage and mentor manufacturing engineering staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Manage and execute engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
- Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of manufacturing equipment and tooling as needed to minimize downtime.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing equipment preventative maintenance programs.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization tools.
- Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and product development teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Analyze production data and metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing/packaging equipment and technologies.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, including validations, reports, and engineering change orders.
- Participate in process development for new products being transferred to manufacturing.
- Participate in safety programs, promoting a safe work environment and adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- 401k plans
- employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- mentorship
- promotional opportunities
- training and development
- tuition reimbursement
- internship programs
- employee resource groups
- volunteer paid time off
- employee events
- charity drives
- accrued leave policy with paid holidays
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
