Senior Quality Engineer- Projects

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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- Projects plays a critical role in supporting high-impact, customer-facing initiatives. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed compliantly, risks are proactively mitigated, and sustainable solutions are implemented using data-driven quality engineering practices. The position is hands-on, highly collaborative, and essential to driving consistent execution and a strong quality culture across the site.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Quality Engineering Projects and is part of the Membrane- Filtration Team located in Pensacola, FL and will be an on-site role. 

What you will do:

• Support execution of high‑impact, cross‑functional priority quality engineering projects, ensuring compliant delivery aligned with QMS, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Apply structured problem solving (RCA, CAPA, risk assessments, statistical analysis) to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D, and Regulatory teams to drive quality, delivery, and risk mitigation outcomes.
• Analyze quality and process data to identify trends, support decision‑making, and demonstrate project effectiveness through defined KPIs.
• Support audit readiness and execution (internal, external, regulatory, and customer) related to quality engineering initiatives.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science; or 5 years engineering experience.
• Additional 3–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering within an ISO 13485 or highly regulated environment.
• Able to apply knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA/cGMP requirements, into risk‑based thinking, writing controlled documents, change control and performing quality event investigations.
• Are proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R methodologies.
• Collaborative, analytical, innovative, and execution‑focused, with the ability to influence across functions and communicate clearly at all levels. Disciplined, accountable, willing & eager to make a difference!

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel 15 % travel, overnight, within USA and internationally
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb

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

• Have experience in filtration, membranes, or bioprocessing manufacturing environments.
• Bring exposure to analytical chemistry, microbiology, contamination control, sterilization, or ISO 17025 environments.
• Have used systems such as SAP, Veeva, Magic, or Oracle.

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.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus