Senior Manufacturing Engineer II
Werfen
Summary
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer II (Production Transfer Specialist), you will play a pivotal role in executing manufacturing strategy by driving the successful transfer of production lines. This role bridges the gap between deep technical process engineering and rigorous project management. You will be responsible for deeply understanding our current production processes, continuous improvements/optimization, documenting methodologies, managing timelines, and ensuring a seamless transition with zero disruption to quality or supply. Because this is a highly collaborative global role, success requires a flexible schedule to accommodate early morning or evening calls with international teams, alongside the ability to travel internationally.
Job description
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause(s), develop and implement solutions
- Responsible for delivering long-term cross functional impactful projects on time and on budget
- May be required to act as Product Champion for a specific product or product line with the following leadership responsibilities
- The focal point in operations for the products which they have responsibility for.
- Leads the resolution of production process issues utilizing problem solving techniques to analyze, identify root cause(s), develop and implement solutions.
- Leads the process engineering and production support activities required for the manufacture of a product line.
- Provides technical support and leadership for continuous improvement team efforts focused on process improvement and improvements to product manufacturability.
- Provides technical leadership and hands-on engineering support, including specification and implementation of assembly/test methods and process optimization.
- Provides technical support for continuous improvement efforts conducting root cause analysis then formulating and implementing corrective action proposals
- Responsible for establishing the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MOP) for a product or product line including process flow, production floor layout, equipment, line balancing, etc.
- Writes process procedures, change orders, equipment specifications, validation plans, and reports
- Performs research on technology, equipment, and tooling to improve process quality, yield, or cost; Generates proposals for purchase and implementation, including cost of ownership, ROI and benefit analysis
- Performs engineering design of test equipment, assembly equipment, fixtures, and tools; Performs IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities
- Participates in the introduction of new products into manufacturing; Collaborate with R&D and suppliers to improve product robustness and manufacturability both pre- and post-release
- Supervises (as assigned) personnel in classifications below that of Senior Mfg. Engineer
- May lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma projects of significant scope and complexity
Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience or an M.S. Degree and at least 8 years of experience
- Experience in technical support for the manufacturing of instrumentation and/or disposables preferred
- Experience in Lean and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies preferred
Company overview
Werfen is a global leader in specialized diagnostics, founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain as a family-owned innovative company. The organization has established itself as a worldwide authority in five key clinical areas: Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant diagnostics. With headquarters in Barcelona and technology centers strategically located in the United States and Europe, Werfen operates directly in 30 countries and serves more than 100 territories through distributors. The company achieved remarkable financial performance with worldwide sales exceeding €2.2 billion in 2024, supported by a workforce of over 7,000 employees globally. Werfen's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced diagnostic systems, reagents, laboratory automation solutions, and point-of-care testing platforms that enable healthcare providers to deliver precise and timely patient care. Their innovative technologies span from blood gas analyzers with hemolysis detection capabilities to automated immunoassay systems and specialized diagnostic assays. As a vertically integrated diagnostics company, Werfen maintains complete control over research, development, manufacturing, and distribution, ensuring quality and reliability across their product lines while continuously advancing diagnostic science to address critical healthcare challenges worldwide.