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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
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The Manufacturing & Process Engineer for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness Furthermore, the Manufacturing & Process Engineer is responsible to leand manage key engineering projects. This role involves working closely with R&D, production teams and other departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.
This position is part of the NPI+Projects (part of the Technical Operations Team) team located in Baierbrunn/Munich and will be on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time. If you thrive in a multifunctional, fast paced role and want to work to build a world-class operations organization—read on.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Use a continuous improvement mindset using Six Sigma (DMAIC, SPC...) and Lean Tools (PSP, Kaizen...) to analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
Work closely with R&D, quality assurance, production, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new products and processes.
Act as a change leader to define manufacturing methods (like work instructions, tools, jigs, Process-FMEA and check lists) for new and existing products.
Analyze production costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
Making sure deadlines within the team are keep and needed information is shared with relevant stakeholders.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Master’s degree in Manufacturing/Production or Process Engineering or similar and extensive experience in manufacturing processes (+5 years).
Strong leadership skills.
Experience in project management.
Experience in the implementation of design changes in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent technical skills (light assembly).
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/DBS, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Good knowledge of Project Management tools (e.g. Miro, Smartsheet).
Good knowledge of data analysis and automation tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Automate).
Good knowledge of CAD software and other engineering tools.
Excellent English and German skills.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Experience in ISO 13485
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.
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