Manufacturing Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, delivery performance, and waste reduction while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Working closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams, the Manufacturing Engineer supports operational excellence through process optimization, problem-solving, and the successful introduction of new products and technologies into manufacturing.
This position is part of the Technical department located in Medemblik and will be an on-site position. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.
What you will do:
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, eliminating waste, and enhancing operational efficiency
- Provide technical support to production operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, achieve business objectives, and support operational excellence.
- Support new product introductions and manufacturing changes by establishing robust processes, validating production readiness, and ensuring successful implementation.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering role within a production environment.
- Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in manufacturing systems and engineering tools, including ERP/CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with process validation, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions in a regulated manufacturing environment
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic systems, with hands-on problem-solving experience
- Software development and database programming
- PLC programming
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Core Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer develops, implements, and optimizes production processes to ensure safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. They lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical support to cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and possess at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role. Proficiency in Lean methodologies, manufacturing systems, and process validation is required.
About Danaher Corporation
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers around the world to accelerate breakthroughs from idea to impact, moving with the speed and certainty they need to advance life‑changing science. By working side‑by‑side with researchers, scientists, and clinicians, we solve their hardest problems—together, bringing the right expertise, technologies, and partners from across our portfolio to architect the most effective solutions. Through our connected ecosystem of companies operating at global scale, we help customers streamline and integrate their workflows across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond—empowering them to achieve results faster, with greater confidence.