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The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Senior Manager, Maintenance & Engineering to be responsible for leading a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and maintenance professionals in a complex manufacturing environment including Facility, Utility and Process Equipment Lifecyle management. This role ensures the development and execution of engineering and maintenance strategies that enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement. The position requires a strong focus on regulatory compliance, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, supply chain and finance departments. This is a full-time position based out of our Paris, KY office. How you will thrive and create an impact: Leadership & Strategy Lead and manage a large team of process engineers, facility, utility and process maintenance technicians, and supervisors. Provide strategic direction for engineering and maintenance programs, including preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance. Directly supervise and develop maintenance technicians, including performance appraisals, time approvals, and training. Assist in turnaround/outage preparation and provide weekly updates on long-duration jobs. Engineering & Analysis Lead commission and qualification strategies for process as well as facility and utility equipment. Provide oversight of process engineering staffing including recruitment, resource planning, and succession planning. Provide process engineering work coordination and provide process engineering input to key functional groups and partners. Review and approve engineering related deviations and change controls. Review and approve engineering standard operating procedures (SOPs). Participate appropriately in site planning processes (capital and resource), representing the interests of the team but with a view to the overall site picture. Ensure technical review and approval for documents, including investigations, change controls, regulatory submissions, expert opinions, validations, annual product reviews, manufacturing tickets, procedures, process flow documents, personnel qualification strategies, control strategies, technical studies, etc. Interact with regulators, customers, or other outside stakeholders on business issues or in support of internal and external agency audits. Oversee failure analysis of products, components, and systems to improve reliability and reduce costs. Discover, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Ensure appropriate statistical methods are used in reliability assessments. Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and incident investigations. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation. Ensure adherence to cGMP, DEA, DOT, EPA, FDA, ISO, OSHA, and all federal/local regulations. Experience in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and/or Level of Protection Analysis (LOPA). Write, review, and revise engineering and maintenance documentation to ensure compliance and streamline processes. Organize and maintain a documentation library to support audit readiness and troubleshooting. Write and revise Quality Work Instructions (QWIs) and forms to maintain accuracy and compliance. Operations & Continuous Improvement Coordinate and supervise Engineering and maintenance work across facility, laboratory, production, and utility systems. Identify constraints and trends impacting schedules and recommend corrective actions. Maintain and report on engineering and maintenance metrics, including technician KPIs. Support internal and external audits and manage contracted maintenance activities. Define scope of work for contract services and produce cost estimates. Complete emergency repairs efficiently to minimize downtime. Maintain a safe, clean, and lean working environment. Administrative & Cross-Functional Support Attend and contribute to meetings (safety, planning, reliability, contractor management, production). Review and validate clarity of work requests and field-verify job locations. Provide general administrative support and perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises Engineers and Maintenance Technicians and oversees their daily activities, development, and performance What we're looking for: Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or a related technical field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in maintenance and reliability, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite required. Strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, including shop skills (welding, machining, etc.). Additional Qualifications: Strong leadership, organizational, and multitasking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, technical documents, and regulatory standards. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments. Strong judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of safety practices including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and lifting/hoisting. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster . Privacy Policy: We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role. Your privacy is important to us. 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Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a motivated & experienced Test System Engineer Lead for Sapphire Program in the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team. Sapphire for BDS is Boeing's enterprise modernization program to standardize and unify digital engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing processes across defense platforms. This role partners with IT, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and stakeholders to plan, track, and deliver program objectives on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical performance and safety standards. The Program Manager will report to the Sr Manager of the SEIT organization and partner day-to-day with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, Program Integration Office (PIO) and customer program managers. Position Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) efforts for the Sapphire program, owning test strategy, planning, execution, and closure across lab, ground, and flight environments. Develop and maintain the program-level test & verification master plan, detailed test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria; ensure traceability to system requirements. Define, establish and manage integration labs, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, test benches, telemetry, and data collection/analysis capabilities necessary to execute test campaigns. Coordinate cross-discipline integration and test activities with cross functional IT bedrocks (ERP, MES, PDM) and I&I and subcontractor teams. Lead test execution for complex system-level integration events, anomaly resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions; drive test defect lifecycle to closure. Establish and implement test automation, repeatability, and regression frameworks to facilitate continuous integration and continuous verification. Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards and certification artifacts (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL STD, program-specific compliance requirements), and support certification authorities and program audits. Produce and present test status, risk assessments, metrics, findings, and recommendations to program leadership and stakeholders; maintain schedule and resource forecasts. Mentor, develop, and lead a multidisciplinary test team (engineers, technicians) including task allocation, performance feedback, and professional development. Incorporate safety, cybersecurity, and configuration management controls into test planning and execution; ensure test activities respect export control and classified handling requirements when applicable. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (please see education and experience for the levels below) Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. 5+ years of relevant industry experience in systems integration and test, and leading complex, multi-discipline test teams or test organizations. 5+ years of experience in developing and executing system-level test plans, procedures, and campaigns across lab, HIL, and flight environments. 5+ years of experience with test automation and scripting in at least one language/toolset (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Tcl). 5+ years of experience applying requirements-based verification and maintain requirement-to-test traceability using tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or equivalent. 5+ years of experience with configuration management, anomaly/defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TeamCenter), and test data management. 5+ years of experience performing root-cause analysis and driving corrective actions across organizational boundaries. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience briefing senior leadership and external stakeholders. 5+ years of experience in program-level planning, scheduling, and resource management skills. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience): Level 5: Bachelor's and 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline. Prior experience with Boeing or other major aerospace/defense program test leadership, ideally on reconnaissance, space, or ISR programs. Knowledge of and experience supporting certification/compliance processes relevant to defense systems (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL STD 882 for safety, RMF for cybersecurity). Experience with RF and sensor integration, networking, distributed systems, SATCOM, or EW domains relevant to the Sapphire mission set. Hands-on experience (5+ years) with software integration, embedded/real-time software testing, telemetry and data analysis; familiarity with flight-test support processes. Ability and strong desire to mentor and coach junior level test engineers Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines for embedded systems and related toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.). Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and workflows (e.g., SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw). Prior leadership experience in high-tempo flight test programs and hands-on flight test instrumentation/telemetry teams. Active TS/SCI or prior experience working with compartmented programs and handling classified test artifacts. Demonstrated success in negotiation and coordination with multiple subcontractors and industry partners. Professional certifications: INCOSE CSEP/ASEP, PMP, or equivalent. Typical Education/Experience: (Level 4) Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. (Level 5) Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations . click apply for full job details

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a motivated & experienced Test System Engineer Lead for Sapphire Program in the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team. Sapphire for BDS is Boeing's enterprise modernization program to standardize and unify digital engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing processes across defense platforms. This role partners with IT, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and stakeholders to plan, track, and deliver program objectives on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical performance and safety standards. The Program Manager will report to the Sr Manager of the SEIT organization and partner day-to-day with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, Program Integration Office (PIO) and customer program managers. Position Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) efforts for the Sapphire program, owning test strategy, planning, execution, and closure across lab, ground, and flight environments. Develop and maintain the program-level test & verification master plan, detailed test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria; ensure traceability to system requirements. Define, establish and manage integration labs, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, test benches, telemetry, and data collection/analysis capabilities necessary to execute test campaigns. Coordinate cross-discipline integration and test activities with cross functional IT bedrocks (ERP, MES, PDM) and I&I and subcontractor teams. Lead test execution for complex system-level integration events, anomaly resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions; drive test defect lifecycle to closure. Establish and implement test automation, repeatability, and regression frameworks to facilitate continuous integration and continuous verification. Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards and certification artifacts (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL STD, program-specific compliance requirements), and support certification authorities and program audits. Produce and present test status, risk assessments, metrics, findings, and recommendations to program leadership and stakeholders; maintain schedule and resource forecasts. Mentor, develop, and lead a multidisciplinary test team (engineers, technicians) including task allocation, performance feedback, and professional development. Incorporate safety, cybersecurity, and configuration management controls into test planning and execution; ensure test activities respect export control and classified handling requirements when applicable. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (please see education and experience for the levels below) Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. 5+ years of relevant industry experience in systems integration and test, and leading complex, multi-discipline test teams or test organizations. 5+ years of experience in developing and executing system-level test plans, procedures, and campaigns across lab, HIL, and flight environments. 5+ years of experience with test automation and scripting in at least one language/toolset (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Tcl). 5+ years of experience applying requirements-based verification and maintain requirement-to-test traceability using tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or equivalent. 5+ years of experience with configuration management, anomaly/defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TeamCenter), and test data management. 5+ years of experience performing root-cause analysis and driving corrective actions across organizational boundaries. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience briefing senior leadership and external stakeholders. 5+ years of experience in program-level planning, scheduling, and resource management skills. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience): Level 5: Bachelor's and 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline. Prior experience with Boeing or other major aerospace/defense program test leadership, ideally on reconnaissance, space, or ISR programs. Knowledge of and experience supporting certification/compliance processes relevant to defense systems (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL STD 882 for safety, RMF for cybersecurity). Experience with RF and sensor integration, networking, distributed systems, SATCOM, or EW domains relevant to the Sapphire mission set. Hands-on experience (5+ years) with software integration, embedded/real-time software testing, telemetry and data analysis; familiarity with flight-test support processes. Ability and strong desire to mentor and coach junior level test engineers Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines for embedded systems and related toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.). Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and workflows (e.g., SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw). Prior leadership experience in high-tempo flight test programs and hands-on flight test instrumentation/telemetry teams. Active TS/SCI or prior experience working with compartmented programs and handling classified test artifacts. Demonstrated success in negotiation and coordination with multiple subcontractors and industry partners. Professional certifications: INCOSE CSEP/ASEP, PMP, or equivalent. Typical Education/Experience: (Level 4) Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. (Level 5) Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting. Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations . click apply for full job details