Join our fast-growing team to enable the future of single cell biology! Namocell, a Bio-Techne company, is a leading provider of high-performance single cell sorting and isolation platforms. Our proprietary microfluidic-based single cell platforms simplify and empower a wide range of life science research and clinical applications, including single cell genomics, cell line development and engineering, CRISPR, antibody discovery, rare cell isolation, single cell mass spec and synthetic biology.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all quality and technical aspects of product manufacturing and process control within the production facility. The position requires prior experience in well-established production environments working with multidiscipline (Mech., HW, SW, Optics, Etc.) products and a strong understanding of standard processes and controls.

Objectives:

• Meet product efficiency targets.
• Drive high manufacturing quality as a minimum expectation of the team. Lead regular quality circle meetings with their respective manufacturing area.
• Ensure efficient and accurate NPI transfers into production
• Perform DFM analysis on all mechanical assemblies
• Train mechanical assemblers for all processes and any product that they build
• Develop a manufacturing plan for assigned products and complete all assigned assembly line, instructions, and tooling development to plan commit dates
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Prepare summaries of product build cycles, yields, defects, and issues
• Develop and or evaluate manufacturing processes for design and improvement by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Complete the Change orders and implement them the system

Competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of optics/ mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Must have some mechanical design experience (design and development of custom assembly tooling would meet this requirement)
• Superior, creative problem-solving capabilities
• Be able to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong desire to train and share knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of Solid works, Auto CAD, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High customer service attitude
• Integrity, honesty, and sound decision making
• Gain closure on all assigned issues/projects
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Drive for continuous improvement
• High level of quality awareness

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in optical/mechanical assembly and mechanical assembly line design
• BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong background in lean manufacturing techniques

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Where permitted by applicable law, candidate must have received or be willing to receive an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for this position.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.