Director, Advanced Engineering

2 days ago

Cornwall, United Kingdom Cytiva Full time
Be part of something altogether life-changing

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry 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. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity - so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of ten fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives. Position Summary

For the Cytiva Discovery & Medical business unit, the Director, Advanced Engineering is responsible for the advancement of quality of our products and productivity within our plants through the identification and deployment of improved technology and automation to meet the needs of our Customers, Associates and Shareholders. In this role, the associate would assess current manufacturing capability and capacity, working alongside Operations Strategy and Plant Teams, deploying technology to bridge gaps as measured through SQDIP. In addition, this role is responsible for creating and successfully deploying a comprehensive OEE mechanism and global Preventive Maintenance and Spares systems within the D&M organization, owning the subsequent actions to close the gaps.

In addition, the role will also lead the execution of Strategic Programs and Projects that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost through the optimization of manufacturing capacity and capability (PMO).

Director, Advanced Engineering - D&M

What you'll do

  • Adopt responsibility for identification, governance, development, selection and deployment of Manufacturing Technologies and Processes across the D&M sites, as well as inter-OpCo and CMO supply sites, resulting in improved OEE, reduced cycle times, increased line reliability and improved yields, leading to reliable output and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Lead site-based teams alongside the relevant Plant Leader through the planning and execution of Capital Investment in chosen new technology, or upgraded manufacturing lines for the benefit of Safety, Quality, Delivery or Cost through the expert utilization of DBS tools and techniques
  • Engage & Contribute to Strategy Deployment for the OpCo. Identifying key breakthrough technologies and strategic technical projects with a technology and investment roadmap with a 5 to 7 year view, that will enable growth and improved manufacturing performance.
  • Development and leadership through approval, execution, and sustainment phases of all significant investment proposals for facilities and manufacturing technology programs and projects across D&M and CMO supplying sites
  • Create and implement a business-wide preventative maintenance program using DBS tools
  • Development and leadership through approval of significant investment proposals for facilities and manufacturing technology programs and projects across the D&M sites. Provide functional direction, support and guidance to the site-based ME, PE, Manufacturing Technology and Project Associates for the execution of strategic and tactical programs and projects delivering improvements across SQDIP.
  • Collaborate with central Technical & Digital Operations Teams to adopt best practice processes and procedures. Lead the D&M Digital Operations initiative.

Who you are:

  • Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering or related field (Science / Manufacturing).
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in Operations and/or Engineering leadership in a highly automated assembly environment in Life Sciences or similar regulated industry.
  • Recognized Manufacturing Engineering expertise in a Lean Manufacturing environment. Competency with a breadth of technologies. Solid problem-solving skills- ability to resolve complex problems, communicate issues and propose solutions to both external customers and internal team members.
  • Demonstrated experience of successfully delivering concurrent technology programs or projects in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment
  • Ability to operate effectively in a multi-tasking, dynamic environment, while maintaining a forward-thinking and customer-first attitude.
  • Ability to energize, develop and build rapport, collaborate and influence at all levels within an organization. Act as inspirational leader with optimism, highly approachable and humble. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • High level presentation and interpersonal skills- able to communicate and present ideas to customers in a way that produces understanding and impact that builds effective strategic relationships.

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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