Nanosonics Jobs in Usa

About the Company

We improve the safety of patients, clinics, their staff and the environment by transforming the way infection prevention practices are understood and conducted and introducing innovative technologies that deliver improved standards of care. Nanosonics is a company that specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the automated reprocessing of reusable medical devices.

Today, Nanosonics has a global presence with offices across Australia, Canada, the United States of America, Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan. Global HQ is located in Macquarie Park, Sydney, where all Research & Development, Manufacturing and Corporate functions reside. The US Corporate HQ is located in Indianapolis, IN.

About the Role

The Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing and engineering operations at the Nanosonics Indianapolis Manufacturing Site, a chemical packaging facility operating automated mixing and bottling lines.

The role is accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient production while delivering business outcomes for quality, cost, delivery, and performance. The position operates within a global manufacturing model, ensuring alignment with Nanosonics’ standardised and harmonised manufacturing systems and the corporate Quality Management System shared with Australian operations.

This role defines how manufacturing outcomes are achieved locally while delivering what is required by the business.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Own and execute the site production plan, ensuring work orders are released, scheduled, and completed in line with demand, quality requirements, and capacity constraints.
• Lead daily manufacturing operations for automated chemical mixing and bottling lines.
• Ensure production activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production performance, identify constraints or losses, and drive corrective actions to meet throughput, yield, and delivery targets.
• Ensure effective shift coverage, resource planning, and capability management of Production Team Members.

Engineering Integration

• Provide leadership for engineering support to production, ensuring equipment reliability, process capability, and line performance are maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve line efficiency, reduce waste, lower COGs, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining product quality.
• Identify, scope, and implement changes to manufacturing processes, equipment, or layouts to improve safety, compliance, capacity, or cost performance.
• Ensure engineering changes are risk-assessed, documented, validated, and implemented without disruption to product quality or regulatory compliance.
• Define and execute site‑level solutions that align with global manufacturing standards, adapting only where local requirements justify deviation.

Work, Health Safety & Environmental Responsibility

• Act as the site leader for Work Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and Nanosonics policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with global Nanosonics expectations.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, mixing, and packaging of chemicals, with appropriate controls, training, and emergency response readiness in place.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure environmental controls and waste management practices meet regulatory and corporate requirements.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure the site operates fully within the Nanosonics Quality Management System, recognising that the Indianapolis site operates under the same Quality certification as Australian operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and internal quality requirements across all manufacturing and engineering activities.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements.
• Ensure deviations, non‑conformances, and CAPAs related to manufacturing are effectively addressed.

Site Projects and Change Management

• Lead or coordinate cross‑functional projects related to site improvements, compliance upgrades, capacity expansion, or performance enhancement.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, and resource plans aligned with business priorities.
• Ensure changes to processes, equipment, or infrastructure are properly assessed, approved, and implemented.
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Leadership & Global Collaboration

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Team Members and Manufacturing Engineers to build capability, accountability, and engagement.
• Set clear expectations and objectives aligned with site and business priorities.
• Build a collaborative working relationship with Australian manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
• Act as the primary manufacturing interface between the Indianapolis site and global operations.
• Communicate effectively across time zones to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared accountability.
• Build a high‑performance culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years engineering experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• 5 years demonstrated experience in leading and developing engineers
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering and production
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder skills
• Demonstrated experience in delivering solutions that follow best practice problem solving methodology and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong engagement and influencing skills across business functions and at senior management levels

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Opportunities and solutions focused
• Demonstrate urgency for project timelines and able to clearly communicate these to their team and stakeholders
• Commitment to career long development of themselves and their team
• Exceptional collaboration skills
• Customer focused

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline
• Post graduate degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline desirable
• Management experience of five plus years preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and FSA options

• Immediately vested 401K (US) with company match

• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time

• Make a difference in your community with 8 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off each year, giving you the ability to support a cause or organization of your choice.

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a ASX publicly traded, global organization

Salary range:

$165,000 to $180,000 annual salary, plus bonus opportunity

Nanosonics is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strive to ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, development, and advancement. We uphold the principle of equal pay for equal work and actively work to eliminate any unexplainable pay gaps. If you’re passionate about contributing to an environment where diversity thrives, we encourage you to apply.