Senior VAVE Engineer

Job Title:                            Sr. VAVE Engineer Department:                     Global Sourcing Report To :               Global Sourcing Manager, Shanghai    Direct reports:                No Location:                       Shanghai Nanhui Plant Scope:                        $300+M annual revenue with 1,100 associates world wide Company Information:          Website LinkedIn Glassdoor THE COMPANY: Do you want to help advance scientific discovery, improving quality of life around the world? We do, too. Molecular Devices has the opportunity to be the innovation partner that empowers scientists to fast-track research breakthroughs, leading to earlier diagnoses and safer drug treatments. We’re a dynamic, female-led life science solutions provider of high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems, software, and consumables. With Molecular Devices, you’ll grow your career with best-in-class teams in a culture of collaboration engagement, diversity, and inclusion. Molecular Devices is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

The VAVE Engineer is responsible for reducing direct material cost, improving instrument functionality and instrument quality through VAVE and supplier change projects.  They will lead projects by pulling together drawing, specification packages and managing test/validation plans.  Moreover, they will analyze and recommend future projects that will result in improved instrument cost, performance and quality.  The VAVE engineer will work effectively with a cross-functional/global staff and supply base.  This position provides an opportunity to develop new processes across a highly technical organization. KEY RESPONSBILITIES: Reduce direct material spend to meet the department goal. Enlist resources to drive projects in line with skills required (e.g. Electrical/Mechanical/Optical etc). Generate and update test plans to prove out production changes before cut in. Update designs, drawings, engineering data and engineering releases as needed. Build straightforward cost summaries to justify efforts. Drive process changes within engineering spec’s and use cases to improve effectiveness of future VAVE and supplier change processes. Update designs in engineering database e.g. CAD, ECAD, Firmware etc. Ensure year-over-year improvement in instrument quality Work directly and communicate regularly with international suppliers in Asia, Europe and the US.

BS in Analytical Instrument, or Optical-Mechanical (or similar). 8+ years of R&D, engineering, systems or VAVE experience in Analytical Instrument,5+ years working experience in worldwide company. Results oriented – has track record for delivering results, takes ownership and is accountable. Stretch oriented – embraces and thrives on challenge.  Sets high expectations for self and the organization. Possesses a high sense-of-urgency, traction counts and has a strong attention to detail. Problem-Solving – able to perform complex problem-solving using a structured approach. Business/Technical Acumen – ability to quickly learn a wide portfolio of product, technical complexities and suppliers.  Both technically-minded and business-minded. Able to balance and execute a VAVE strategy, while at the same time making an immediate impact. Leadership – creates followership with cross-functional peers, while setting a high expectation. Excellent communication skills internally and with suppliers. Effectively deploys resources to focus on the critical few. Continuous improvement oriented – has familiarity with lean principles and how to apply them for sustainable results in a product development and