Sr. Product Engineer
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for Plan, execute and manage complex engineering assignments that involve product design, process development, material testing, material changes, continuous improvement, and product/process validation to support Cytiva's quality, supply, and growth business objectives.
Job description
This position reports to the Sr. Product Engineering Manager and is part of the Product Engineering Team located in Pensacola and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
- Manage projects to resolve critical customer and manufacturing problems utilizing proven, data driven, structured problem-solving tools (DBS).
- Work with the internal/external customers and product development to understand the critical to quality characteristics and relate these to critical process parameters to ensure the process is specified in a robust manner.
- Partner with Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing in new products qualification.
- Provide coaching and training to engage, encourage, and guide others through the improvement and change control process.
Who you are:
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes as typical acquired by completion of a Bachelor of Science (BS). A higher degree may be considered in lieu of part of the experience requirements.
- 5 or more years of progressive experience in product engineering, process engineering, quality engineering and/or research and development (R&D).
- Hands on experience in manufacturing web based polymeric materials (such as membranes, polymer films, polymeric and/or non-woven synthetic fabrics).
- Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
- Track record demonstrating strong troubleshooting and process improvement skills; a track record demonstrating strong project management skills.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Knowledge and ability to apply standards and codes published by such authorities as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree
- 5 or more years of progressive experience in product engineering, process engineering, quality engineering and/or research and development (R&D)
- Hands on experience in manufacturing web based polymeric materials (such as membranes, polymer films, polymeric and/or non-woven synthetic fabrics)
- Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
- Track record demonstrating strong troubleshooting and process improvement skills
- Track record demonstrating strong project management skills
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.