Senior Quality Engineer
Danaher · Pensacola, FL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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A senior quality role at Danaher (pharma & life sciences) in Pensacola, FL. 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.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC, Control plans
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while driving continuous improvement.
This role partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and site leadership to drive quality excellence, ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and sustainably reduce quality risk.
The position is a part of the quality engineering group, and provides support for deviations, investigations, CAPA, change management, and process improvement initiatives across the site,
This position reports to the Quality Engineering Manager and is part of the Quality Assurance Department located in Pensacola, FL and will be an on-site role.
What you will do
- ◆Analyzed quality and production data to identify trends, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement data-driven improvements that reduced defects and increased operational efficiency using lean principles.
- ◆Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (CAPA, 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- ◆Monitor shop floor processes to ensure compliance with specifications, control plans, and standard work instructions
- ◆Participate in internal audits, layered process audits (LPA), and support external/customer audits while maintaining accurate quality documentation (e.g., SOPs, inspection records)
- ◆Serve as the primary quality liaison between Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customers, ensuring effective resolution of quality concerns and successful product delivery
Who you are
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline (preferred).
- ✓5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- ✓A detail-oriented and analytical problem solver with a strong interest in manufacturing quality and continuous improvement
- ✓Experience with contamination control, sterility assurance, and quality systems utilizing SPC and Lean methodologies (Green Belt and/or CQE certification a plus); and/or experience in material science within regulated life sciences environments, including knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
- ✓Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams
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Requirements
- ✓Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
- ✓Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing.
- ✓Familiarity with global regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, ISO, GMP).
- ✓Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification.
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 .
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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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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.
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The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing quality processes by monitoring production performance, analyzing quality data, assisting with root cause investigations, and implementing corrective actions to ensure products meet customer specifications and regulatory
