Manufacturing Engineer II

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough to rapid and reliable sample analysis to more rigorous decision making, we enable clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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Responsible for providing support and solving problems in the manufacturing process, from assembly to final packaging. This role emphasizes driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Additionally, Manufacturing Engineer II will be accountable for leading design transfer efforts to meet business objectives. You will work cross‑functionally to drive business results, DBS culture, and execute on strategic plans to achieve long‑term objectives.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is part of the Hardware Manufacturing Engineering Team located in Nicholasville, KY and will be an on‑site role.

• Lead and manage engineering projects and design changes from concept through to implementation, including the transfer of a subset of production processes from Miami, FL to Nicholasville, KY.
• Utilize engineering principles and hands‑on troubleshooting to drive root cause analysis and implement countermeasures for production issues.
• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage all stages of process validation, including Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (pFMEA), establishing protocols, and executing IQ/OQ/PQ protocols.
• Participate and lead teams in continuous improvement events to improve quality, productivity, and delivery of manufacturing processes.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field with 2+ years experience or a Master’s degree in an engineering field.
• Problem‑solving:
  Demonstrated experience in leveraging and applying technical expertise to solve complex problems in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Experience identifying and implementing process improvements within a manufacturing environment.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication abilities, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

• Ability to travel up to 75% during 2026 calendar year, varying depending on project work and scope needed.

• Demonstrated experience in process capability analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Experience with CAD software and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Knowledge of relevant quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100, IATF 16949).

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