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Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.\nPay Range:\n$105,500 - $173,450\nSummary: The Engineering Manager will lead and oversee the Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure efficient and effective production processes. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising engineering activities related to process improvement, product development, equipment installation, and maintenance. The Engineering Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing operations, improve product quality, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A strong hands-on approach is essential to actively engage with manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions on the production floor.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop plans to support long-term company strategic initiatives and performance targets. Evaluate current capabilities and identify future constraints in the areas of resource, capacity, and capabilities.\nManage and mentor manufacturing engineering staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.\nManage and execute engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.\nPerform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of manufacturing equipment and tooling as needed to minimize downtime.\nDevelop and maintain manufacturing equipment preventative maintenance programs.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization tools.\nCollaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and product development teams to resolve manufacturing issues.\nAnalyze production data and metrics to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.\nOversee procurement, installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing/packaging equipment and technologies.\nPrepare and maintain documentation, including validations, reports, and engineering change orders.\nParticipate in process development for new products being transferred to manufacturing.\nParticipate in safety programs, promoting a safe work environment and adherence to OSHA regulations.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:\nProven hands-on experience working directly with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production processes.\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and process control.\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.\nProficient in engineering software and tools such as SolidWorks, ERP systems, and data analysis software.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.\nComfortable working on the production floor and supporting operators and technicians in real-time.\nAbility to communicate well with development, manufacturing, production, financial, customer service, sales, and marketing personnel.\nMinimum Job Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.\nMinimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. \nExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nGood understanding of cGMP and validation is preferred. \nStrong organizational skills are required. \nWhy Join Bio-Techne:\nWe offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.\n\nWe invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.\n\nWe empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.\n\nWe offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.\n\nWe offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.\n\nWe foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.\n\nBio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\nTo protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. 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