Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Consumables Manufacturing

This position is eligible to receive a target annual cash bonus based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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Job Summary:

Work both independently and lead cross-functional teams to continually improve manufacturing processes and execute New Product Introductions (NPI) that achieve growth and scale-up targets and deliver continually improving operational performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead Time, and Cost (SQDC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement new/improved manufacturing processes utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, including required process documentation and training.

• Optimize production workflows, work cell design, equipment, and tooling.

• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, quality, supply chain, operation teams and external partners to facilitate innovative process improvement initiatives.

• Lead the implementation of NPI projects.

• Utilize structured problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and deliver Root Cause and corrective actions for the site.

• Manage projects and project teams to achieve targets and provide periodic progress reports to management.

• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Lean Manufacturing.

• Project Management.

• Manufacturing process development and implementation.

• Mechanical tooling/equipment/fixture design.

• Proficient in CAD software.

• Knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory compliance (ISO 9001), and experience in process validation methods.

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills including experiment design/process simulation, and statistical data analysis tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Automation and/or design for automation (DFA)

• Design for Manufacturability and/or Assembly (DFM/DFA)

• Machine design

• Ergonomics and human factors engineering experience

• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP)/manufacturing execution software (MES)

• Familiarity Maintenance and Facilities experience a plus

• Employee Health and Safety (EH&S) experience a plus

Personal Characteristics:

• Highly collaborative team player, approachable and able build trust across the organization.

• Excellent communication skills from shop floor to the executive level.

• Leads by example and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Bio-Techne EPIC values (Empowerment, Passion, Innovation and Collaboration)

• Demonstrates a bias for action and relentlessly dives the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical engineering or a related field with 8-10 years or work experience or Master’s degree in with 6-8 years of experience.

• Manufacturing Engineering and process implementation in a Low Volume, High Mix, semi-automated operational environment.