Manager, Operations Engineering

Promega Corporation
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
Jan 13, 2025
Job Description OUR TEAM: At Promega, our Engineering team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring the stability and reliability of our systems, and driving operational efficiency across Operations. We operate as both a service provider and a trusted partner, working closely with Operations units to align technology with initiatives and goals. Our mission is to provide seamless, reliable, and innovative solutions that not only support day-to-day operations but also enable growth and transformation. By building strong relationships and delivering value, we strive to become a true partner in Promega's success, ensuring that technology serves as a key enabler for future business opportunities. YOUR ROLE: As an Operations Engineering Leader you will be an active member of the Engineering Leadership Team. This group's role is to be aligned and drive consistent and repeatable performance throughout Engineering. In your day-to-day role of leading the Fill/Finish team, you will be instrumental in managing the group that both ensures our assets are available and reliable, as well as specifying and procuring new assets to meet the needs of the business. This role will require collaboration with various teams, most importantly Production Operations. JOB OBJECTIVE: Lead the development and execution of engineering projects from conception to completion to meet organizational objectives. Oversee the engineering function, ensuring alignment with business goals while promoting innovative, effective solutions to engineering challenges. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional outcomes that align with global business and regulatory needs. CORE DUTIES: 1. Plan, organize, and lead a high-performing engineering division to solve complex engineering problems effectively. 2. Develop project scopes, objectives, and technical criteria, considering stakeholder needs and emerging technological trends. 3. Evaluate alternative engineering processes, life cycle costs, and review technical specifications, proposals, and designs. 4. Supervise and mentor engineering teams, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and supporting professional growth. 5. Implement and manage project management tools and techniques to ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, and organizational objectives. 6. Assess risks and develop strategies to mitigate them proactively. 7. Foster customer satisfaction by establishing strong communication channels and documenting agreements. 8. Provide technical oversight to ensure projects meet engineering standards, objectives, and customer requirements. 9. Demonstrate inclusion and accountability, promoting kindness, curiosity, and respect in the workplace. 10. Embrace Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) principles in daily activities. 11. Understand and comply with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to the business. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field. 2. A minimum of ten years of engineering and/or operational experience, including five years managing engineering teams. 3. Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse groups and maintain collaborative relationships. 4. Proven project management experience, including leading teams that manage complex projects. 5. Experience supporting biotechnology manufacturing processes. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline. 2. Experience managing engineering functions in the IVD medical device industry. 3. Project management certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Ability to remain stationary for several hours at a time. 2. Proficiency in using computers, including basic office software applications. 3. Ability to travel as required to support projects and teams. At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.