Job Summary

Avantor Fluid Handling seeks a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Engineering New Product Development Team. This role is a full-time, onsite, minimum of three days-a-week position located at our Barrington Illinois facility.

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development and productization of Avantor/Masterflex branded pumps, sensors, and single-use assemblies targeted for biopharma customers. Following the Avantor Fluid Handling Phase-Gate Development Process, the TPM ensures new products are developed on time, within cost targets, and per specification.

If you are currently a Design Engineer or Technical Project Lead ready to take the next step in your career – let’s talk!

What we’re looking for 

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Applied Physics from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited university

• Experience:

• 1-3 years hands-on design and development experience in one of the following technical disciplines: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, or Mechatronics

• Knowledge of Microsoft Project software (or willingness to learn)

• Process a “system” view and overall business curiosity

• Ability to lead by influencing and aligning internal and external resources

• Familiarity with high-volume mechanical and electrical production fabrication processes

• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques:  managing to critical path; proactive risk management and mitigation; capacity planning; GANTT; RACI; Agile SW development

• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Plus: Experience with electro-mechanical product regulatory and compliance requirements (FCC, U/L, CE, etc.)

• Plus: previous experience as a Technical Project Manager

• Plus: prior experience developing medium/high volume embedded electro-mechanical products

• Plus: Prior experience developing products following a cross-functional phase-gate process.

• Plus: PMP certification

• Plus: Experience with sensors/sensing systems and wired/wireless/industrial connectivity.

​How you will thrive and create an impact 

As a major team contributor, this person will:

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing high quality new products in support of pump, sensor, and single-use assembly product roadmaps.

• Manage multiple technical programs - feasibility through product launch.

• Provide high-level project status update presentations suitable for executive management.

• Lead by example - aligning and influencing key program stakeholders to achieve program objectives.

• Practice and promote proactive risk discovery and mitigation.

• Preserve/Reinforce Avantor/Masterflex brand, quality, and reputation during all stages of development.

• Contribute to the technology roadmap… ensure that new features under investigation track with product development roadmaps.

• Investigate opportunities to improve product the development process.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advance life-changing science.  

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.  

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! 

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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