Continuous Improvement Engineer (DBS)

Bring more to life.

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

At Cytiva, 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. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva 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. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer (DBS) is responsible for optimizes organizational performance by enhancing the alignment and efficiency of business processes and by ensuring continuous, sustained improvement across the enterprise through the implementation of Danaher Business System tools and methodologies.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineer and is part of the Continuous Improvement team located in Duncan, SC as an onsite role.

What you’ll do:

• Provide coaching during Daily management and help team use the process to identify root causes and countermeasures to close gaps.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and assist with the application of DBS tools. Ensures successful kaizen events by installing and ensuring compliance to the kaizen process: (1) planning of kaizens (2) kaizen execution and (3) sustainment of kaizens.
• Become an expert in DBS fundamental tools and be a training and development resource.
• Use a very 'Hands on' Gemba based approach to applying and teaching DBS, to associates at all level.
• Support PSP's (Problem Solving Process) as needed. Support projects through analyzing data to provide business insights

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in related area.
• Prefer min 2 years’ experience gained in an Industrial/Manufacturing, Production Management, Lean Engineering background or environment.
• Prefer minimum 2-4 years’ experience using process improvement tools.
• Strong People Leader and team builder with a track record of creating followership and influencing peers. 
• Data driven, process-oriented thinker; exercises sound judgment in analyzing problems from multiple perspectives. Understanding of operations with a focus on lean/continuous improvement.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience of participating in and leading Kaizen or improvements initiatives.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide.

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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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