Manufacturing Engineering Manager - In-Vitro Diagnostics

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.

Pay Range:

$105,500 - $173,450

Summary: 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• 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.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Good understanding of cGMP and validation is preferred. 
• Strong organizational skills are required. 

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. 

• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.