Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - around 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for assisting the corporation in meeting gross margins requirements by providing and maintaining qualified automation solutions to manual manufacturing operations which increases capacity and lowers costs. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing engineering department, ensuring the successful execution of projects, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, hands on involvement and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Include the following but other duties may be assigned:

- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure professional growth and development.

- Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and on budget.

- Responsible for the design, sourcing, validation, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, resulting in increased cost effectiveness and product quality

- Responsible for the manufacturing operations preventive maintenance

- Responsible for providing manufacturing facility requirements for manufacturing facility redesign and expansion.

- Responsible for managing departmental budget, develop business cases for capital projects

- Manage/ create / approve SOPs documentation and Change Control documentation,

- Manage resource allocation, project prioritization and workload distribution.

- Responsible for setting and implementing equipment validation strategy to satisfy relevant regulatory requirements

- Responsible for ensuring on-going compliance to applicable quality and EHS regulations and standards (e.g., ISO, US FDA, MOD, IVDD, EU-PSHA, OSHA, ).

- The position requires work with potentially biohazardous and/or chemically hazardous materials and the ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.

- B.SC. or M.S. in Life Science, Engineering, or Business, plus 5 years of experience in a management role in a bio-tech / medical device or a medical device instrument-related organization.

- GMP experience with in vitro diagnostics or medical device industry preferred.

- Lean, Six sigma or related experience preferred

- Expertise in process optimization, automation and lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

- Automated system and PLC experience preferred

- Good time management and planning skills.

- Project management

- Knowledge of management principles and strong leadership

- Understanding of financial analysis to ensure decisions made and processed established are cost effective for the

- Understanding of cost estimation, project budgeting and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency

The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits@QIAGEN.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN's ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.