Engineer III – Manufacturing Industrialization
Core
Drive manufacturing standardization, technology transfer execution, and industrialization excellence across a global Contract Manufacturing network.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing industrialization engineer
Builds
Scalable manufacturing processes and standardized operational frameworks for external partners
Domain
Life Sciences / Contract Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, technology transfer execution, Bill of Process (BOP) framework development, manufacturing readiness assessments, process validation and qualification, Lean Manufacturing methodologies, root cause analysis, cross-functional project leadership, KPI establishment, technical documentation standardization
Preferred skills
Contract Manufacturer (CM) operations experience, regulated/high-technology manufacturing environment knowledge (Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Medical Device, Semiconductor), ERP/PLM/MES system familiarity, Six Sigma and PFMEA expertise
Technologies
ERP, PLM, MES, document management systems
Responsibilities
Lead development and deployment of manufacturing process standards across the global Contract Manufacturing network; Drive Bill of Process (BOP) development, governance, documentation structure, and continuous improvement activities; Support technology transfer execution from development or incumbent manufacturing sites through commercial CM ramp-up; Conduct manufacturing readiness assessments covering process maturity, supplier capability, capacity, risk, documentation readiness, and operational controls; Partner with Contract Manufacturers to improve process capability, manufacturing efficiency, yield, cycle time, and operational performance; Develop and standardize manufacturing documentation including process flows, work instructions, routings, control plans, standard work, and best practices; Support process validation, qualification, pilot builds, and production ramp-up activities to ensure robust and repeatable manufacturing execution; Apply Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence methodologies to identify waste, reduce variation, and improve productivity; Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing-related issues impacting supplier execution or transfer readiness; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support NPI, product transfers, supplier onboarding, and industrialization projects; Establish and monitor manufacturing KPIs supporting industrialization readiness, transfer execution, and operational performance; Capture lessons learned and convert them into reusable standards, templates, and best practices for future deployments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
