Sea-Bird Scientific - Production Engineering Manager (Onsite in Bellevue, WA)

Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. 

• Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. 

• Contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future. 

It’s possible with a role at Sea-Bird Scientific. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Sea-Bird Scientific, a Veralto company, is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients and related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. We offer products to support best-in-class oceanography and climate science. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented.

At Sea-Bird Scientific and Veralto, you’ll be part of a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do every day directly supports the health and sustainability of our oceans and their ecosystems, and where you’ll have access to robust opportunities to deepen your skillset and develop your career.   

We offer:

• PPTO policy, plus 11 paid company holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401(k)

Reporting into the VP of Operations and Service,the Production Engineering Manager plays a key role in enhancing production efficiency by driving process improvements, process control, and optimizing product manufacturability to ensure manufacturing readiness. With a strong focus on quality and reliability, the Production Engineering Team is dedicated to upholding the highest manufacturing standards while supporting and improving production operations. This team, composed of electrical and mechanical engineers, collaborates closely with operations supervisors and technicians to drive continuous improvements.

This position is part of the Operations Management team, located in Bellevue, WA and will be onsite.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Lead and manage a team of electrical and mechanical engineers working on multidisciplinary systems, providing guidance, fostering a culture of growth and development.
• Enhance manufacturing efficiency by optimizing the design of fixtures and tools for improved manufacturability.
• Leverage real-time data and insights from Gemba to identify and resolve operational issues, preventing line-down situations.
• Work cross-functionally with operations managers and the supply chain director to ensure on-time product delivery by addressing manufacturing challenges.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Work Instructions to ensure consistency and accuracy in production processes.
• Lead and actively participate in Kaizen events, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by owning manufacturing readiness preparations, ensuring a seamless transition from design to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, operations, supply chain, service, and support, to align and optimize all aspects of production processes.

The essential requirements of the job include:  

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing processes.
• At last 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Demonstrated hands on experience in process control and process improvement methods (VES).

It would be great if you also possess:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with colleagues from different background and disciplines

Sea-Bird Scientific is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue you