Senior Manager, Engineering

Repligen Corporation

. Lead process, manufacturing, and sustaining engineering activities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBothell • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead process, manufacturing, and sustaining engineering activities
Ensure manufacturing operations are efficient, reliable, repeatable, and scalable from technology transfer through full product lifecycle sustaining engineering
Provide technical direction and support engineering trade-offs and escalations
Translate business and operational priorities into engineering plans, project roadmaps, and capability improvements
Implement engineering standards, best practices, and governance across supported sites
Drive operational excellence, technical rigor, disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving
Lead process characterization, validation, and control strategy development
Ensure production processes and equipment are capable, efficient, reliable, scalable, and aligned with requirements
Lead equipment design, selection, installation, commissioning, and qualification, including URS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ
Drive improvements through automation, workflow optimization, error-proofing, and data/AI-enabled tools to improve OEE, throughput, yield, and labor productivity
Maintain accurate and controlled engineering and design documentation
Support new product introductions, process scale-up, and technology transfers into manufacturing
Ensure solutions meet regulatory, quality, safety, and compliance requirements
Manage, develop, and mentor Process and Manufacturing Engineers and technical experts
Build team capability in advanced manufacturing, process modeling, automation, problem solving, and statistical methods
Foster a high-performance, inclusive, collaborative, and data-driven culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
8+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing environments
4+ years of people leadership experience
Experience leading Process and/or Manufacturing Engineering teams and cross-functional technical initiatives across complex organizational environments
Strong expertise in process development, validation, and optimization
Experience with lean manufacturing, statistical process control, and continuous improvement systems
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable business results
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), CAD tools, and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred: experience in regulated manufacturing environments, including biopharmaceutical, medical device, or similar industries
Preferred: knowledge of GMP manufacturing, validation practices, and quality systems
Preferred: experience with digital manufacturing, automation, and advanced analytics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
Equity may be included for eligible roles
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement benefits
Flexible spending accounts