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R&D Engineering Manager

Merck KGaABedford, MA

$114,700 - $218,300 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$114,700-$218,300/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
401k Matching/Retirement Savings

Job Description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

We are seeking an device R&D engineering manager to work within MilliporeSigma Process Solutions Aseptic Filtration R&D group. This position will be based at our Bedford, MA campus.

As a manager in Aseptic Filtration R&D, you will lead a team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in new product or new technology development projects while ensuring compliance with sound scientific/engineering practices and design control requirements throughout all stages of the project and interact effectively with representatives of Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality functions.

  • You serve as a tech lead on new product or technology development projects.
  • You provide technical consultation to junior engineers and technicians, and participate in thought leadership activities.
  • You will assure effective allocation and management of resources among multiple projects.
  • You are involved in identifying evolving staffing needs and participate in the hiring process for your area of responsibility.
  • You actively manage employee performance and identify and invest in employee training and development.
  • You provide guidance to scientists/engineers and technicians to complete assigned product/technology development deliverables ensuring high quality of work and compliance with design control and good documentation practices.
  • You interact regularly with other groups, such as Facilities, Engineering Services, Finance, EHS, Plant Operations, R&D, Quality, and Product Management.
  • You assure lab equipment and infrastructure meet the needs in your area of responsibility, participate in identifying and implementing upgraded equipment/new technology and provide support for preventative maintenance and calibration activities.
  • Some travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent plus 8+ years' experience in a related technical area,
  • OR MS plus 5+ years,
  • OR PhD plus 3+ years.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical information to different parts of the organization.
  • Track record of technical accomplishments in product development or thought leadership activities.
  • Proven track record of leading projects, familiar with the areas of project management, budgeting, problem solving and statistical data analysis.
  • Managerial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Able to work collaboratively while thinking independently and creatively.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and process development activities such as troubleshooting, design of experiments, validation, FMEA and design for manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of filter manufacturing methods is a plus. Knowledge of Aseptic filtration products, processes and bioprocessing applications would be very helpful.
  • Experience in IP assessment, patent review/ application/publication/external presentation.
  • Demonstrated potential to lead teams, setting objectives, development goals and motivating performance

Pay Range for this position: $114,700- $218,300

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $114,700 and $218,300 per year.
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Merck KGaA lists this role as a Full-time position.
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