What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing NPI Engineer position at Tecan?
In this challenging and important role, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing new product introduction plans to ensure alignment of all functions, manufacturing readiness, and successful completion of new product release. The role requires a systematic and creative thinker who is comfortable working across multiple disciplines. Core expert knowledge is required in either of two fields: World class manufacturing such as lean manufacturing or advanced technical knowledge in chemistry and biology.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop plans for new product introduction (NPI) with a cross-function team to drive all activities for technology transfer, manufacturing readiness, and timely product release.
- Lead and/or participate in production preparedness program, align goals, timelines, and resources to execute NPI plans.
- Track and communicate project status and dependencies to all impacted parties. Identify at-risk critical deliverables and develop action plans to avoid delays or facilitate recovery as necessary.
- Roll up sleeves and dive into large issues affecting projects. Gather base data sets and bring in company experts to resolve these issues quickly and effectively.
- Proactively communicate risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders and the executive team; align decisions with the leadership team.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and documentation of best practices, continuously improve NPI processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB. THE JOB DESCRIPTION SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL MISCELLANEOUS, INCIDENTAL OR OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS.
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.
- Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology
- Reagent development and manufacturing experience essential:
Minimum of five years of manufacturing operations experience with three years in the development and/or introduction of new products in life science businesses
- Knowledge of reagent manufacturing processes and manufacturability to comprehend and anticipate quality issues.
- Experience in setting up manufacturing processes, working with supply chains, and production line validation.
- Strong “lean” manufacturing experience/background, focused on problem solving skills.
- Experience with automation platforms is a plus
- CAD Engineering experience, desired
- Thorough and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter, able to multi-task and demonstrated ability to drive for changes.
- Team player: ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Reagent development and manufacturing experience essential
This position will be based out of Redwood City until October 2024, after we are relocating to Morgan Hill, CA.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Annual Salary Range: $145,000-$155,364 DOE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Savings Account
- 401(k) Employer match on employee's first 6% contributions
- Long/Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
- Legal Shield/Identity Shield
WHAT MAKES WORKING AT TECAN UNIQUE:
- The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow
- Working in an international and diverse environment
- The chance to grow your career within the company
- Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Join Tecan, a great place to work! Read about our recent certification from Great Place to Work.
We’re looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional).
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Our purpose.
At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with our customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible, and compliant.
Stay unique and make it count.
Our values - trust, highest standards, and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.
Tecan Genomics, Redwood City, CA 94063, www.tecan.com, United States
Our purpose.
At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with our customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant.
Stay unique and make it count.
Our values - trust, highest standards and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work.
Salary : $145,000 - $155,364