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About This Role: As a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Implantable Device Unit and Device Development and Manufacturing team, within the Product Delivery Solutions organization. Your primary responsibility will be to drive manufacturing strategies and execution for Class III implantable drug delivery systems. This role is essential in shaping and advancing scalable and compliant manufacturing approaches throughout the product lifecycle, from development through commercialization. As a recognized subject matter expert, you will influence cross-functional decisions, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement within the organization. You will also lead external engagement with contract manufacturers and industry forums to benchmark and implement leading practices. Your contributions will be pivotal in ensuring the success of our manufacturing processes and aligning them with broader organizational objectives. What You’ll Do: Lead end-to-end manufacturing strategy, scale-up, and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with program and organizational objectives. Define and implement manufacturing standards, control strategies, and best practices across IDU programs. Serve as the primary technical authority with contract manufacturers, driving performance and innovation. Influence cross-functional and organizational decisions, providing SME input to development, quality, regulatory, and supply chain strategies. Drive manufacturing technology roadmaps, process innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Represent the organization externally through industry engagement and collaboration to bring in leading practices. Transfer new product designs into scalable and robust manufacturing processes. Establish inspection strategies, validation plans, and compliance documentation. Evaluate suppliers, manage contract manufacturers, and optimize supply chain processes. Select and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly approaches. Approve routine engineering documentation and resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues. Who You Are: You are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and excellence in manufacturing. Your extensive experience in the medical device industry, particularly with Class III implantable devices, has equipped you with a deep understanding of complex manufacturing processes. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working cross-functionally to drive strategic partnerships and continuous improvement. Your ability to influence decisions and lead technical engagements externally is matched by your commitment to maintaining compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. You have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes. Required Skills: Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in medical devices. Experience with Class III implantable devices and/or drug delivery systems. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing scale-up, process validation, and commercialization. Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 requirements. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships. Proficiency in developing and implementing manufacturing technology roadmaps. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in multi-component assemblies. Job Level: Management Additional Information The base compensation range for this role is: $159,000.00-$219,000.00 Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being ; including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31) Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 80 hours of sick time per calendar year Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year Employee Resource Groups participation Why Biogen? We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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