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We partner with IVD assay developers, and pharmaceutical, CRO and academic institutions in commercialisation activities across the entire diagnostic pipeline. Laboratorians and diagnostic professionals rely on LGC’s products to support accurate and reliable diagnostic results.\nOur operating entities include Maine Standards Company, SeraCare Life Sciences, and Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, which are in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturers of quality measurement tools (calibrators, controls, linearity, EQA/PT, biological materials), the Native Antigen Company, which is a manufacturer and supplier of viral antigens and LGC Proficiency Testing a global leader in PT schemes. We operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK, and Traverse City, Michigan US.\nOur exceptional team, scientific skills, operational efficiency, and high-quality systems are primed daily to assist various advanced technologies, benefiting patient outcomes.\n Position Summary\nThe Principal Manufacturing Engineer role at LGC presents a unique and exhilarating opportunity to lead and innovate within a top-tier medical device manufacturing environment! As a seasoned technical leader, you will manage manufacturing scale-up projects, validation approaches, capacity expansion, and operational advancement initiatives. This position offers strategic engineering leadership and overall responsibility for major capital, equipment, automation, and process refinement projects, steering them from concept through development, budgeting, validation, rollout, documentation, and long-term performance. Our supportive environment encourages you to provide reliable, compliant, and effective manufacturing solutions while working collaboratively across functions.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:\nLead manufacturing scale-up, capacity increase, and projects aimed at improving operational efficiency within manufacturing.\nManage full lifecycle CAPEX, equipment, and automation projects, encompassing case development, budgeting, cost tracking, user requirements, build review, vendor management, installation, qualification, validation, start-up, and transition to operations.\nProvide technical leadership for validation activities across the full project lifecycle, including commissioning, IQ, OQ, PQ, protocol development, execution oversight, deviation resolution, final validation closure, and preparation or review of compliant project and validation documentation.\nSupply senior-level engineering support for manufacturing workflows, equipment, and automation systems, applying solid technical skills in automated equipment, controls integration, and potential process improvements.\nLead complex cross-functional projects from concept through implementation and ongoing operational handover, taking clear responsibility for scope, schedules, risks, resources, collaborators, change control, and deliverables.\nLead resolution of complex manufacturing, equipment, and quality issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.\nSupport introduction of new products, methods, technologies, and equipment into QC manufacturing.\nEnsure engineering activities align with IVD, ISO 13485, GMP, and internal Quality Management Systems.\nPartner effectively with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance collaborators.\nCoach and mentor junior engineers and provide day-to-day technical leadership within project teams.\n Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Certifications\nEssential Knowledge & Qualifications:\nDegree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related) or equivalent experience.\nTypically, more than 10 years of experience in controlled manufacturing settings (IVD, diagnostics, Pharma, or medical devices preferred).\nProven background in leading extensive manufacturing, scale-up, validation, and operational excellence efforts within a regulated setting, complemented by strong project management and delivery capabilities.\nExtensive experience in validation, quality systems, regulatory adherence, and risk management, along with solid practical knowledge of commissioning and qualification criteria in regulated manufacturing.\nStrong knowledge of automation, equipment integration, and control systems, with experience managing project costs, budgets, and value delivery within regulated manufacturing projects.\nRecognized ability to solve novel, high-complexity technical problems.\nStrong technical documentation, communication, and data-driven decision-making skills, with experience preparing and reviewing project, validation, and engineering documentation.\nBehavioural & Interpersonal Proficiencies:\nKnown as a reliable senior engineer with demonstrated success in managing complex projects within a regulated manufacturing environment.\nOperates with a high degree of ownership for assigned projects and workstreams.\nInfluences decisions through experience, data, and collaboration.\nPassionate about practical execution, continuous improvement, and balanced results.\n LGC is a top life science tools company, offering important solutions in growing markets.\nOur values\nPASSION\nCURIOSITY\nINTEGRITY\nBRILLIANCE\nRESPECT\nBenefits\n25 days holidays\nLife assurance & health allowance\nDiscounts with local and national retailers\nFree 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme\nRecognition schemes and monetary awards\nGreat long-term career opportunities\nAt LGC, we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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