Mechanical Engineering Manager

Bio-Rad is looking for an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering Manager to support its global organization. You will be leading a key part of the innovative Mechanical Engineering Team developing complex solutions for our next generation Life Science instruments.

We need a mechanical engineering leader who gets excited about pushing the boundaries of medical diagnostics, is highly analytical, and sees the big picture needed to evolve a concept into an instrument. Are you a proven hands‑on leader that understands the full development life cycle from concept to manufacturing and is passionate about transforming ideas into products? Does the idea of developing a team to engineer a breakthrough instrument platform that provides the Life Science community with revolutionary opportunities excite you?

You will report directly to the Head of Mechanical Engineering and be part of a larger multi‑disciplinary R&D team. Come join us and be a key player in our next innovative instrument. You will work with engineers, chemists, and molecular biologists to develop integrated optical and fluidic systems (including droplet‑based digital PCR). This work will span from the research stage through product launch.

At our Hercules headquarters, you will be in the heart of the action with ready access to the extended LSG organization, ample development labs, and easy access to on‑site manufacturing teams.

• Build and manage a team of mechanical engineers and electro‑mechanical technicians across the product development lifecycle (concept, feasibility, development, V&V, launch, and sustaining) of Life Science instruments and consumables
• Collaborate among multidisciplinary teams to develop mechanical solutions which enable next generation Life Science instruments.
• Review and analyze product requirements, articulate and document mechanical system requirements and functions. Participate in efforts relating to mechanical requirements definition, and functional decomposition, system architecture definition, modeling, and compliance including verification plans and reports.
• Oversee the development of optical, fluidic, and thermal solutions with the team designing components, creating assemblies, procuring parts, and authoring assembly instructions. Correlate mechanical modeling and analysis of components and systems.
• Coach the team to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria.
• Guide the assembly and testing of engineering prototypes alongside a diverse R&D team to validate research and correlate mechanical models.
• Perform root‑cause investigations on systems and components to correct problems, improve product quality and reliability.
• Develop templates and hone processes to generate and release formal engineering documentation (part and assembly drawings, installation instructions, test reports, etc.) to support the development and manufacture of world class Life Science instruments.
• Collaborate with downstream partners to incorporate the considerations associated with Design for Reliability (DFR), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design to Cost (DTC), and Design for Service (DFS).
• Ensure high work quality and timely deliverables while providing feedback across the organization

• Education:
  
  BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS desirable.
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum of 10 years of professional experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or project leader experience required.
• Detail oriented personality with a passion for mechanical design, able to articulate ideas through solid documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated application of mechanical principles and theories to develop cost‑effective, reliable and high‑quality systems – machine shop, injection molding, and electro‑mechanical assembly experience a must.
• Previous experience designing and/or managing precision optomechanical components and sub‑systems as well as demonstrated fluidic design knowledge strongly desired.
• Proficiency with solid modeling packages (ie. Solidworks, Creo, etc.) and business productivity tools (PLM, PDM, ERP).
• Demonstrated…