Senior Engineering Manager, Plastics NPI

About The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Sr. Manager, Plastics New Product Introduction (pNPI) to join the Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) team at 10x Genomics. This individual will play a pivotal leadership role within the Global Operations Engineering team. This multi-disciplinary position involves close collaboration with various groups including Microfluidics, Supply Chain Management, New Product Development, Product Service and Support, and Instrument Lifecycle Engineering. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for transferring new plastic components to volume manufacturing. This role partners with the Operations, NPI, Customer Support, and R&D teams to improve robustness and efficiencies across multiple product lines.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting complex plastic components used in on-market equipment for the life science or medical device industry. They should possess a broad understanding of the design and manufacturing of complex plastic systems and excel in solving complex problems. As a member of the team, you will be instrumental in supporting 10x manufacturing, supply chain, and service & support teams to deliver products that enable accelerated understanding of biology.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead a team responsible for the release to volume manufacturing of complex plastic consumables, including LSR-thermoplastic assemblies, COC/COP precision molded microfluidics consumables, and related plastic components.
• Sustain and enhance on-market products for reliability, yield, vendor quality, continuity of supply, and part obsolescence.
• Direct the transfer of new parts to suppliers utilizing compounding, molding, solvent bonding of thermoplastics and elastomers, COC, COP, and LSR.
• Build, coach, and lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians.
• Organize and manage projects to improve costs and product yield, ensuring smooth production transfer of new designs to established volume manufacturers.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing supplier quality and internal systems; implement process improvements driven by Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to achieve continuous improvement in on-market products.
• Utilize Arena PLM and Oracle ERP systems to manage product lifecycle and manufacturing processes effectively.
• Conduct occasional supplier visits to support quality audits and new vendor capability assessments.
• Ensure close collaboration with microfluidics and pNPI teams.
• Act swiftly across the organization to build consensus and take rapid action to address field issues.
• Drive the team to achieve short- and long-term goals for new product launches.
• Develop and advocate for plastics development strategies that support R&D and manufacturing needs.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 7+ years of experience, preferably within biotechnology or life science engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods and proficiency in using large data sets to drive decisions.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is desired.
• Experience with Arena PLM and Oracle ERP systems.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changes (e.g., priorities and timelines).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• PhD/MS in Polymer Science, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in plastics consumables, including DfM/DfX, formulations, compounding, molding, testing, co-molding, and SLR overmolding.
• Familiarity with statistical data analysis tools and design of experiments.
• Proven ability to lead a plastics application development team.
• Direct experience with plastics injection molding process optimization and process transfer.
  
  

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Below is the base pay range for this full time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. Your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package during the hiring process.

Pay Range

$171,000—$231,000 USD

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.