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The Opportunity

• You utilize your expertise to improve the quality and performance of an assigned production area. You drive process capability, quality, cost improvements and implement solutions to improve yield and throughput in a high mix high volume environment

• You embed project management tools in standard work practices to define and monitor project timelines, ensuring timely achievement of overall project goals and establish priorities that are in line with the overall business needs. You effectively communicate all project timelines, risks and support needed to align all functions to achieve desired project goals. You prepare and present data to cross functional teams.

• You quickly troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to ensure production equipment is available to have maximum machine uptime, and implement robust solutions to prevent issue reoccurance. This includes writing and defining URS, FS, DS, SOW for new projects, and leading DOE's to ensure project viability.

• You partner with operations counterparts and apply DMAIC principles to solve manufacturing process issues including conducting process characterizations and application of SPC where it is beneficial.

• You are responsible for leading RCA and the implementation of solutions for NCR, CAPA and Audits closure on manufacturing process related issues in your assigned production area.

• You assist in designing and implementing new equipment and tools to improve manufacturing efficiencies, reduce ergonomic stress, and improve quality. This includes establishing and maintaining process maps, value stream maps, manufacturing work instructions and pFMEAs in your assigned area

• You mentor, coach and lead shop floor associates and process engineers.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a directly related discipline plus 12 years of experience required. OR, Master's Degree in directly related discipline plus 8 years of related experience. OR, PhD in directly related discipline plus 6 years of related experience

Preferred

• You are Lean Six Sigma certified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• You have expert knowledge and application of engineering principles and concepts.

• You have experience in reagent or instrument manufacturing for a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical company with knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (QSRs).

• You have experience designing and implementing new equipment, tools, and processes to improve manufacturing efficiencies, reduce ergonomic stress, and improve quality.

• You can lead highly complex automated equipment development projects in collaboration with machine builders and integrators.

• You have expert knowledge of PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff) preferred.

• You have knowledge of Cognex vision system programming preferred.

Locations

This is an on-site position in Tucson, Arizona.

*Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.*

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is $86,200 to $160,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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