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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Lead Process Engineer is responsible for supporting efforts to improve value stream productivity and cost of quality. This role involves coordinating with cross functional teams utilizing the Danaher Business System while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

This position reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the Manufacturing Operations team located in Richmond, IL and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Apply lean manufacturing principles via the Danaher Business System to drive operational excellence.Lead and validate equipment and process improvements through testing and analysis.Execute Kaizen projects aligned with value stream goals, coordinating cross-functional teams.Optimize production scheduling by modeling capacity and identifying constraints in value streams.Analyze chronic losses and collaborate with operations and frontline associates to implement impactful solutions.

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or related degree.1+ years of related experience in an FDA or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Periodic domestic travel, including overnight, is possible for training, kaizen, or vendor visits (