Illumina, Inc.
Sr Manager NPI Sourcing – Engineering (Instruments) (Finance)
Position Summary:
The Sr Manager NPI (New Product Introduction) Sourcing – Engineering is critical in supporting Illumina's product development and shaping Illumina's supply chain, thus improving the efficiency of genetic sequencing technology to allow for mass scale adoption, maximizing the benefits of genetic information for all. A primary focus of this role is bringing a mix of mechanical engineering and supply chain focus to interface with Category Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to successfully drive strategic suppliers through the design, development, and initial manufacturing of new instruments and technology modules.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with technology development and R&D teams to understand Illumina's instrument technology roadmap and identify supplier technology gaps
Bring deep technology expertise to early product development discussions to help drive an optimal mix of technology and business needs for Illumina's future instruments.
Drive critical instrument make vs. buy analyses and instrument supplier selections by collaborating with Category Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.
Draft technical Statements of Work (SOWs) and negotiate development agreements & Development Plans with development partners achieving favorable terms that mitigate business risks and protect Illumina's IP.
Ensure supplier assurance of supply for instrument new product launches by driving new product supplier production launch readiness and manufacturing capacity with category sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Ensures NPI Sourcing is represented on assigned instrument product development and technology module teams, leading key sourcing activities and initiatives.
Manage design and development partners and suppliers during the development phase to ensure supplier development deliverables and pricing expectations are met while reducing business risks.
Communicate and manage new product forecasts to suppliers for prototypes, production launch ramp, and predicted initial production.
Manage and negotiate new product development NRE budgets with module development suppliers and instrument contract manufacturers.
Deliver project status, risk assessments and financial reporting as needed
Act as an interface between category sourcing leads and engineering teams at Illumina
Leads the execution of continuous improvement initiatives within NPI Sourcing
Requirements:
Demonstrated balance of both technical and supply chain expertise
Experience managing suppliers or outsourced/contract manufacturers for the development of new medical instruments or similar products
Expertise with electromechanical product development with an emphasis on fluidics, thermal systems, precision motion control, instrument structures & enclosures and/or optomechanical systems
Cross-functional experience on new product development teams for medical instruments or related products
Proven experience successfully managing new Product Introduction (NPI) activities with suppliers in a dynamic, fast paced environment despite ambiguity and constant change.
End to end supply chain subject matter expert with proven record of championing the function so that it is understood and accepted by the business
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence critical decisions with internal and external stakeholders
Practical experience in balancing and optimizing engineering process rigor with product delivery priorities
Experience developing and leading various RFx events.
Excellent program/project management experience with the ability to develop and lead the execution of integrated program plans
Effective problem-solving skills
Demonstrated strong execution skills and ability to drive change globally
Strong negotiator; ability to negotiate the best deal for Illumina and influence upward.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time; both domestic and international.
Experience with SAP and PLM Systems
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
Experience/Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical related field, MBA a plus
Four plus years of work experience in development and manufacturing of medical devices
Lean/Six Sigma Certification a plus
Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent experience