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Director/Lead of Sustaining Engineering

ANDE Rapid DNA
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Director, Analytical Instrument Engineering

ANDE is the global leader in Rapid DNA technology. Rapid DNA is the fully automated process of generating a DNA ID, without the need for a technical user or laboratory, in less than two hours. The ANDE system is completely mobile, ruggedized, and designed for use by non-technical users. ANDE is on a mission to help people and make the world a safer place. ANDE Rapid DNA is used for criminal forensics, booking, missing persons, disaster victim identification, sexual assault evidence kit processing, border control, counterterrorism, military operations, government ID uses, as well as in energy and environmental.

The Opportunity – Sustaining Engineering

ANDE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director / Lead of Sustaining Engineering to join our team. At ANDE, it isn’t just a job, it’s a passion to use DNA for good. This role will be hands-on, leading and managing projects while collaborating with team members to maintain and improve ANDE’s existing products. This high-visibility role requires a technically skilled, process-driven electro-mechanical engineer who is comfortable working independently to support product and company growth, as well as communicating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a player-coach leadership approach in ensuring product reliability, managing product support, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do :

Leadership and Management

  • Lead and mentor the sustaining engineering team
  • Develop and implement strategies and processes to achieve company goals
  • Foster a collaborative culture through cross-functional communication strategies

Product Maintenance and Improvement

  • Lead and support investigations into product issues
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with S&T and Manufacturing to update products and execute changes
  • Contract Manufacturer Coordination

  • Technical point of contact for all contract manufacturing
  • Drive part change notification, end of life, and other material supply issues
  • Customer Support

  • Collaborate with the field support team to address and resolve product-related issues
  • Lead customer communication regarding product updates and improvements
  • Monitor and analyze customer feedback for continuous improvement opportunities
  • Project Management

  • Manage all sustaining engineering activities from planning to delivery
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet deadlines and objectives
  • Track, resolve issues, and report on projects
  • What you will bring :

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in engineering, with a strong preference for 5 in a leadership position
  • Strong technical experience in the following areas is a plus : electro-mechanical, system-based technologies, PCR, and CE.
  • Proven track record in a similar role including experience with quality assurance and regulatory compliance
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Values-Driven : Embodies ANDE team values; committed to "doing the right thing"
  • The ability to thrive in a growth-oriented fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter, energetic, driven, with a strong sense of ownership
  • Creative Problem-Solver : Seeks synergistic solutions that benefit both customers and ANDE
  • ANDE offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

    ANDE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

    Job Type : Full-time

    Pay : $160,000 - $180,000.00 per year

    Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Salary : $160,000 - $180,000

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