Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and together we will not compromise safety in the workplace or the environment.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives

What You’ll Do
We are seeking a hands-on, action-oriented DBS Engineer to drive operational excellence through the practical application of Danaher Business System (DBS) and Lean principles. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the shop floor, enjoys building and testing solutions in real time, and is passionate about solving complex problems through experimentation and iteration. You will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain operations, using data, engineering rigor, and trystorming to deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and test process improvements using Lean tools such as 3P, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Lead trystorming sessions to rapidly prototype and validate new ideas directly on the shop floor.
• Apply industrial engineering techniques (e.g., time studies, layout optimization, capacity modeling) to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Facilitate and participate in Kaizen events, collaborating with operators, engineers, and leadership to identify and implement improvements.
• Develop and implement data-driven solutions using statistical analysis, simulations, and modeling to optimize performance.
• Support Hoshin Kanri and breakthrough objectives by translating strategic goals into executable engineering projects.
• Create and maintain standard work, process documentation, and visual controls to sustain improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement production systems, including equipment layout, material flow, and ergonomics.
• Mentor and coach team members in Lean thinking and DBS tools through hands-on engagement and training.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure improvements are sustained and aligned with SQCDM goals.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business, and 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on lean implementation. Will consider significant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with hands-on process improvement, including prototyping, testing, and iteration.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 3P, Daily Management, and Visual Controls.
• Proficiency in data analysis and engineering tools (Excel, AutoCAD, Visio, simulation software).
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; able to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a bias for action.

Desired Characteristics:

• A builder and doer — you prefer being on the floor, testing ideas, and learning by doing.
• A systems thinker who can zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to fix the details.
• A collaborative engineer who thrives in cross-functional teams and leads by example.
• A continuous learner who embraces experimentation, iteration, and feedback.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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