Manager, Instrument Manufacturing
Job Description
Taking the first step requires courage.
At Bionano, we are transforming the way the world sees the genome.
Challenging the status quo is never easy. But we know our solutions are making a meaningful impact on translational research that will change the way we approach cancer, genetic disease and other areas of health and wellness. We may never have the answer to every genomic question, but we make it our mission to try.
We are looking for smart, innovative risk-takers, who want to help solve complex problems. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary:
The Instrument Manufacturing Manager supervises and manages the development, manufacturing, testing, servicing, and support of Bionano's instruments. This role's primary goal is to enhance productivity, improve product quality, and drive efficiency for our instrument manufacturing operations. The role works closely and cross-functionally with Bionano's internal teams and contract manufacturers (CMs) to transfer and support manufacturing of Bionano's products.
The Instrument Manufacturing Manager supervises and manages the development, manufacturing, testing, servicing, and support of Bionano's instruments. This role's primary goal is to enhance productivity, improve product quality, and drive efficiency for our instrument manufacturing operations. The role works closely and cross-functionally with Bionano's internal teams and contract manufacturers (CMs) to transfer and support manufacturing of Bionano's products.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the Instrument Manufacturing team that supports Bionano instruments and processes (20%).
- Create, revise, and review manufacturing documents, including work instructions for build, bring-up, alignment and test of the instrument (15%).
- Transfer to and implementation of design changes at CMs, including training of the CMs on the build, bring-up, alignment and test of the instrument (15%).
- Establish and trend KPIs for all production lines, review nonconforming material, and work with cross functional teams to determine material disposition. Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective/preventative action and drive continuous improvement. (10%)
- Responsible for overseeing the final processing and release testing of instruments sent from CMs.
- Establish the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of internal instruments.
- Ensure adherence to Quality System requirements throughout product lifecycle including products in development as well as validated products and processes already in production.
- Other duties as assigned (5%).
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong analytical and organization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with SolidWorks
- Continuous Improvement aptitude
- Quality driven
- Ability to multi-task in order to complete deadlines.
Education, Certifications, Licenses
- Education (Level and field of study) required/ preferred:
- Minimum of a BS degree in Engineering, Biophysics, Analytical or Physical Chemistry, or a related field
- Years relevant/ total work experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience
- Understanding of motion controls and electronics
- Demonstrated experience with fluorescence microscopy techniques
- Experience with building, aligning and testing of optical systems
- Experience with manufacturing documentation and transferring of new products to contract manufacturers
- Experience working in ISO regulated manufacturing environment
- Certifications required/ preferred: N/A
Leadership Responsibility (Direct/ Indirect): Supervise, train and support a team of technicians. Coach, train and support junior engineers.
Additional Requirements
- Work Location: San Diego, CA 9640
- Travel Requirements:
- 10-20% of travel time expected
- Travel within California to CM and/or other suppliers of Bionano
- Travel may be several days at a time but should not exceed 1 consecutive week
- Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Sit and stand for prolonged periods
- Repeating motions that may include the hands, wrists and/or fingers
- Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Stand and/or move about the office or in various environments (including tight and confined spaces), or from one worksite to another - Specific visual abilities, including close vision and ability to adjust focus, read, review, and assess the accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Verbal abilities require communicating with others to exchange information
- Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
- Work environment involving low/high temperatures; hazardous conditions, low ventilation, noisy environments, small/enclosed spaces
- In-person interaction with others indoors and outdoors
- Operating and driving motor vehicles; prolonged periods of sitting while driving
- Use standard computer, telephone and related equipment for communication, and recordkeeping,
- Able to travel, including international travel, without personal assistance
The above physical requirements and work environment characteristics generally reflect those of this position but is not an exhaustive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, provided that such accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the Company.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description generally reflects management's assignment of essential functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and it does not limit or restrict the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. The duties, responsibilities and job description of this role are subject to change at any time without notice.
Bionano does not accept resumes submitted by agencies. The People and Culture team is the focal point for all recruitment and hiring at the company. Agencies are asked not to contact or forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current Bionano employee for consideration. Resumes are only accepted from agencies if a signed agreement is in place and therefore Bionano is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Bionano is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Bionano is committed to the principles of equal opportunity employment for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Bionano are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Bionano will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages. Bionano participates in E-Verify.
At Bionano, we are committed to unlocking understanding of genome biology to advance the promise of genomics in areas including cancer and human disease, agricultural bioengineering and genome discovery. Our team is not afraid to venture into uncharted territory to look for answers. We welcome the curious and provide a place where those who are not satisfied with the status quo can feel at home.
Our next-generation genome mapping and analysis tools help researchers see true genome structure to fill in what's missing from sequencing-based data. Saphyr, our high-speed, high-throughput whole genome mapping solution, offers unmatched structural variation discovery capabilities and the ability to construct the most complete genome assemblies.
At Bionano, we are invested in the success of our customers and users around the world, and are dedicated to supporting them with the tools, resources and support they need to achieve their goals and make a real impact on improving quality of life for all.
Our next-generation genome mapping and analysis tools help researchers see true genome structure to fill in what's missing from sequencing-based data. Saphyr, our high-speed, high-throughput whole genome mapping solution, offers unmatched structural variation discovery capabilities and the ability to construct the most complete genome assemblies.
At Bionano, we are invested in the success of our customers and users around the world, and are dedicated to supporting them with the tools, resources and support they need to achieve their goals and make a real impact on improving quality of life for all.
Bionano Genomics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Bionano is committed to the principles of equal opportunity employment for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Bionano are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Bionano will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants of all ages. Bionano participates in E-Verify.
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