Job Description:

The Illumina life cycle management team is seeking an Engineer 2 to drive project execution across a portfolio of products within instrument manufacturing operations.  As an operations project manager, you will operate as a leader in driving the release and support of instrumentation products and accessories. This includes the development and execution of manufacturing strategies for new product introduction, as well as process improvement for existing products.  It requires partnering cross-functionally with R & D, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Field support teams to develop processes for new products, as well as sustain and improve the quality of existing on-market products. Candidates will benefit from a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with enterprise systems and supplier management.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently, handle multiple priorities and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.  They will be joining a dynamic, fast paced organization with a mission to drive best-in-class solutions through deep collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and operations guidance during the development and transfer of instrumentation hardware and software to manufacturing




• Represent instrument operations on product development core teams




• Define operations strategies and manage configurations




• Develop expertise in the fundamentals of Illumina sequencing instrumentation including optics, fluidics and motion control systems




• Collaborate with the supply chain team to manage relationships with key suppliers




• Collaborate with quality and regulatory representatives to ensure products are compliant




• Drive standardization and tracking of KPIs and metrics related to suppliers and instrument production




• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement




• Lead teams in documenting, validating and implementing design & process change




• Support all sites & staff during external & internal audits and inspections




• Maintain close relationships with manufacturing and quality site leads




• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to create, revise and obsolete procedures and work instructions




• Drive cost savings initiatives

Requirements:

• 4+ years industry experience, 2+ years project management experience




• Experience in the medical device/IVD, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology fields




• Experience with ERP and PLM systems highly desired




• Experience leading project teams without direct line reporting




• Ability to multi-task and methodically manage multiple projects




• Demonstrated strong analytical problem solving (CAPA, Lean, Six Sigma)

Experience/Education:

• Typically requires a minimum of 4+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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