New Product Transfer Engineer I

The New Product Transfer Engineer I will provide Operations input to new product development teams within the IDEXX New Product Development Process (NPDP). The position will work directly with new product development Core Teams as Operations representative and act as Operations Element Team lead. The position will participate in the successful transfer of new veterinary immunoassays from R&D to Operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide Operations input to Core Teams in a structured, process-oriented and quality-driven approach to transfer new immunoassays from R&D into full production and commercialization. Represent Operations as Core Team Member on line extension NPD projects (~$5M revenue on core competency platforms; SNAP and Plate products). Ensure a robust operational launch plan is in place for all new products. Ensure the Operations team is involved in the project as appropriate. Ensure the Operations team completes the tasks and deliverables needed to successfully complete the project. Lead Operations element teams to achieve results on deliverables to plans. Coordinate communication to stakeholders, including PRCs, Operations management and project team (Core Team). Coordinate communication to stakeholders, including PRCs and project team. Apply and use the New Product Development process and associated SOPs, WIs, and FRMs. Requirements:

EDUCATION: Bachelor?s Degree in a technical, engineering or scientific discipline. Masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7-10 years? experience in the development and manufacture of medical devices, diagnostics or animal health.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience in successful transition, integration and scale-up of new products from R&D to Operations. Strong understanding of manufacturing, test, documentation and quality requirements for in vitro diagnostic products. Disciplined approach to process validation execution and implementation. Experience prioritizing a large number of projects and tasks at various stages of development. Ability to communicate project status and risks effectively to stakeholders. Strong presentation and meeting management skills. Excellent analytical skills; ability to support plans and initiatives with system-generated data.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with SAP and principles of demand planning. Ability to apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and risk management methods including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and advanced manufacturing techniques.

 

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