Senior Manager Engineering Services (M/F/D)

At Azenta Life Sciences, a global leader in the life sciences space with headquarters in Burlington, MA, and offices and operations worldwide, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

B Medical Systems, an Azenta Life Sciences company, was founded in 1979 when Electrolux partnered with the World Health Organization to create a solution for the safe storage and transport of vaccines around the world. Since that time, B Medical has become a global leader in vaccine cold chain. For over 35 years, we’ve been innovating and creating technologies that save lives across the globe.

In 2015, B Medical Systems was acquired by Navis, a private equity fund. Effective October 2022, a new chapter began and our company is a part of Azenta Inc., a leading worldwide provider of life sciences solutions.

Our Engineering team is looking for a new talent, starting at the earliest possible time as Senior Manager Engineering Services (m/f/d) in Hosingen, Luxembourg.

How you’ll add value

We are looking for an Senior Manager Engineering Services (m/f/d), who will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of facility operations, including the manufacturing plant, warehouse, and office spaces.

The role involves driving production efficiency, maintaining critical infrastructure, optimizing and redesigning molds and tools, as well as setting up new production lines to ensure continuous improvement.
The Senior Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team, driving key projects related to preventive maintenance, production throughput, and new facility enhancements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex projects while optimizing performance and maintaining a safe work environment.

What you’ll do

Facility & Maintenance Management:

• Lead and oversee the maintenance of the entire facility, including the manufacturing plant, warehouse, and office spaces, ensuring continuous operational readiness.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs for machinery, molds, tools, and infrastructure to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate the repair and servicing of all equipment and utilities to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Production Optimization & New Line Setup:

• Collaborate with production teams to improve production throughput and reduce bottlenecks, focusing on process optimization and efficient resource utilization.
• Drive the redesign and improvement of molds, tools, and other production equipment
• Manage the planning, installation, and commissioning of new production lines, working closely with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Project & Process Improvement:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee capital expenditure projects related to facility upgrades and process innovations.
• Coordinate the effective working of technical services in terms of investments and modifications while respecting costs, deadlines and conformities

People Management & Leadership:

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including production, safety, quality assurance, and supply chain to align operational goals.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all facilities, equipment, and processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and contractors, negotiating service agreements and managing external partnerships.
• Managing Purchasing of indirect material with the related vendors.

What you’ll bring

• Successfully completed Bachelor´s degree in engineering (electricity, electronics or mechanics)
• 3 years of experience, ideally in a similar relating to medical devices.
• Strong knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering production processes.
• Work experience in an international and multicultural environment.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and to collaborate with business partners across multiple functions.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal and presentation
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
• Attention to detail.
• Commercially aware.
• User experience Mircosoft suite.
• Languages: English and German fluent is mandatory any other language will be appreciated.

Our Offer

• Become part of a company that makes a positive contribution to launching groundbreaking scientific developments and therapies.
• Contribute to innovative cell therapies and be a part of revolutionary cancer therapies.
• Take advantage of the operational opportunities in a growing, modern, and innovative company within the health care/life science industry.
• Experience an intensive exchange of experiences and close cooperation in a worldwide network with our customers, friends and partners.
• We offer participation in national and international company events.
• After your initial training, you will receive regular training and further education opportunities that are tailored to your needs.
• A workplace that promotes your maximum.
• You will participate in capital-forming benefits, numerous corporate benefits.
• 33 days of vacation.
• Positive corporate culture and practiced teamwork across all locations.
• Individual development opportunities of your international competencies and language skills.

About us

Azenta Life Sciences is a global life sciences leader headquartered in Burlington, MA, with offices and operation sites around the world. We are the market leader in automated biospecimen management solutions and genomic services in areas such as drug development, clinical and novel cell therapies for the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions. Our laboratory analysis, sample management and storage, informatics software and consumables services offer unparalleled capabilities and have the largest installed base managing over one billion samples worldwide.

For more information: https://careers.azenta.com/

B Medical Systems S.à.r.l.

an Azenta Life Sciences company

17, Op der Hei

L-9809 Hosingen, Luxembourg

Christina Knappe (Senior Recruiter Central Europe) christina.knappe@azenta.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent