Staff Engineer
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for determining the optimal manufacturing methods and processes for producing company products from start-up, building the product line, through satisfactory production. This includes analyzing engineering design documents to establish manufacturing methods and processes to manufacture a component, creating conceptual sketches and initiating the design and building of required tooling.
Job description
The Manufacturing Engineer’s responsibilities include the support of manufacturing operations in the production of filtration products by improving Safety, Ergonomics, On Time Delivery (OTD), Productivity and increasing yields of manufacturing activities. Identifying and development of all production, assembly & test processes, and procedures. assurance that products are produced in most safe and economical proficient manner. Ultimate quality characteristics and product design integrity must be adhered to.
The Manufacturing Engineer position is part of the Engineering Department and will be located in Cortland, NY.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Action plan-problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Partner with direct manufacturing operations in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and timely delivery to external customers.
- Manufacturing Engineer will be assigned to specific product lines. The Manufacturing Engineer must ensure all related routing, fixtures, tooling, procedures, processes, etc. are appropriate and safely in place for manufacturing.
- Manufacturing Engineer will focus on reduction in process variation, waste reduction, standard work creation, preventative maintenance, process and quality upsets and optimized cell design.
- Manufacturing Engineer implements Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control concepts and initiatives and participates in the New Product Introduction Team.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 5+ years professional experience (Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
- Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, Power Point
- Experience identifying and implementing improvements to processes, tools, and tooling
- Experience with Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing a plus
- Knowledge of PLC programming a plus
- Minitab is a plus
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
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.