Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Consumables Manufacturing

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Pay Range:$81,900.00 - $134,700.00This position is eligible to receive a target annual cash bonus based on individual and company performance, in accordance with company policy. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Please note that we use Artificial Intelligence to assist with note-taking during interviews.  Job Summary:Work both independently and lead cross-functional teams to continually improve manufacturing processes and execute New Product Introductions (NPI) that achieve growth and scale-up targets and deliver continually improving operational performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead Time, and Cost (SQDC).Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and implement new/improved manufacturing processes utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, including required process documentation and training.Optimize production workflows, work cell design, equipment, and tooling.Collaborate with engineering, R&D, quality, supply chain, operation teams and external partners to facilitate innovative process improvement initiatives.Lead the implementation of NPI projects.Utilize structured problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and deliver Root Cause and corrective actions for the site.Manage projects and project teams to achieve targets and provide periodic progress reports to management.Lead and mentor junior engineers.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Required Skills:Lean Manufacturing.Project Management.Manufacturing process development and implementation.Mechanical tooling/equipment/fixture design.Proficient in CAD software.Knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory compliance (ISO 9001), and experience in process validation methods.Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills including experiment design/process simulation, and statistical data analysis tools.Preferred Skills:Automation and/or design for automation (DFA)Design for Manufacturability and/or Assembly (DFM/DFA)Machine designErgonomics and human factors engineering experienceExperience with enterprise resource planning (ERP)/manufacturing execution software (MES)Familiarity Maintenance and Facilities experience a plusEmployee Health and Safety (EH&S) experience a plusPersonal Characteristics:Highly collaborative team player, approachable and able build trust across the organization.Excellent communication skills from shop floor to the executive level.Leads by example and demonstrates behaviours consistent with Bio-Techne EPIC values (Empowerment, Passion, Innovation and Collaboration)Demonstrates a bias for action and relentlessly dives the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and structured probl...