Senior Manager of Applications Engineering (Bioprocessing Design)
About The Position
Meissner is seeking a Senior Manager of Applications Engineering to lead a team responsible for delivering complex custom systems for biopharmaceutical production. This leadership role involves inspiring engineers, optimizing solutions, and collaborating across the business to ensure applications deliver at scale and with excellence. Meissner is passionate about helping clients manufacture lifesaving drugs and therapies, developing, manufacturing, supplying, and servicing advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide. The company is committed to the growth and development of its employees, with a dedicated Learning and Development department. The Applications Engineering department plays a critical role in a rapidly growing business, focusing on designing novel, efficient, and cost-effective process solutions for clients globally. This role is responsible for setting strategic direction, optimizing workflows, and developing scalable organizational structures to support increasing client demand. The Senior Manager will lead multiple AE teams, mentor subordinate managers and supervisors, and partner with senior leadership to drive innovation and continuous improvement in bioprocessing solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology or equivalent technical discipline from four-year college or university.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering within a highly regulated industry, ideally geared toward the pharmaceutical industry.
- 5+ years of experience in technical management or leadership of cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government due to U.S. export regulations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable structures and processes to effectively meet growing global demand for custom solutions.
- Lead, coach, and develop AE team leaders, including Managers and Supervisors overseeing multidisciplinary groups (engineers, drafters, technicians, project coordinators).
- Direct and support senior-level AE team members (e.g., AE Strategic Specialists) through larger, complex, high stakes, high priority and impact projects or strategic initiatives, ensuring departmental and organizational alignment and effective execution.
- Drive regional strategic vision for the Applications Engineering (AE) organization, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and contributing to broader organizational strategy, cross-functional planning, and decision-making.
- Review and interpret high-level departmental performance metrics to evaluate project outcomes, resource utilization, and alignment with strategic goals.
Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
- HQ Onsite Full Gym
- Ultramodern Coffee Bars
- Free EV Charging Stations
- Employee Discounts
- 401k
- Profit Sharing
- 401k Advisory Services
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Anniversary Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
