Manufacturing Operations Engineer

We are looking for a self-starter and proactive Manufacturing Operations Engineer to join our growing Operations Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who takes initiative, learns quickly, and thrives in a collaborative biotech environment.

The Manufacturing Operations Engineer is a cross-functional contributor within the Operations Engineering Team, providing engineering support across diverse disciplines including Validation, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Process Engineering. The Manufacturing Operations Engineer will engage with multiple departments across the organization to drive continuous productivity and efficiency improvements that sustain and advance BioLegend’s manufacturing and operational processes.

This role requires sufficient experience to execute tasks in close coordination with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company policies and best practices. The Manufacturing Operations Engineer serves as a capable trainer and trusted resource for junior Operations Engineering staff and contributes to reports and documentation that support operational excellence.

While each Engineer may have a primary focus, all team members are expected to contribute broadly and collaborate with subject matter experts for complex challenges. This position will play a key role in improving manufacturing, materials management, and warehouse operations, while also driving digital automation and business process optimization. For this manufacturing operations engineer role, a successful candidate may have: Experience with software validation of digital database systems and digital process improvement tools; Experience with automation and/or order fulfillment systems; An existing knowledge of warehouse systems, material flow, and process optimization.

***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer**

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Responsibilities

• Apply systematic thinking, processes, and technical knowledge to independently address a broad range of non-routine to moderately complex problems.

• Promote safety and quality practices across Operations areas including laboratories, manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, facilities, and administrative offices.

• Optimize efficiency, flexibility, and workplace culture by improving safety, yield, capacity, and product quality.

• Support and drive manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Facilities, and Regulatory Affairs to develop engineering, test, pilot, and validation protocols.

• Safely execute studies and summarize findings with recommendations for next steps or closure.

• Participate in new process and equipment designs with an emphasis on concurrent engineering and productivity enhancement.

• Own the completion of engineering deliverables, with support from the Operations Engineering team and leadership, ensuring alignment with project timelines.

Problem-Solving Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and resolve issues across departments, teams, and projects.

• Respond to and resolve recurring processing issues.

• Demonstrate strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent technical writing capabilities.

• Collaborate with area supervisors and fellow engineers to identify and address process and system gaps.

• Work cross-functionally to implement preventive and corrective actions and resolve manufacturing and product storage issues.

• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in applicable engineering disciplines (e.g., chemical, biochemical, bioengineering, biomedical, or other relevant scientific fields).

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or validation within the biotech or life sciences industry.
  

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, process improvement, and validation in the biotech or life sciences industry.

• Familiarity with international regulations and standards such as MDSAP.

• Formal training or certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).

• Strong statistical and analytical skills.

• Hands-on experience with biotech manufacturing processes such as antibody/protein purification, chromatography, conjugation, and post-processing (e.g., bottling and dispensing).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project).

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in emails, reports, and presentations.

• Working knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR 820), ISO13485, and related standards for medical device manufacturing.

The base salary range for this full-time position is$81,500-$100,000/year. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not takeinto account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. Occasional exposure to a laboratory and warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Parental Benefits
• Compassionate Care Leave
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.

For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.