Job Description
At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
JOB ID: EMEA04300
Your Tasks
- You are part of a global team located in Hilden (next to Düsseldorf) that generates cost savings for QIAGEN by designing suppliers materials and construction/production processes to achieve performance at lowest cost
- To identify cost saving reductions you utilize cost methodologies, tools, appropriate software and models.
- You influence and provide consultation on material/process choices at design phase and identify financially viable changes for products already in the market
- You work closely with the procurement function to maximize the savings in pricing discussions with suppliers
- You are responsible for your own tracking of potential ideas and generated savings
Your Profile
We are looking to fill two positions:
Position one: a focus on QIAGENS diagnostic instruments (“analysis machines”). Here a Bachelor's degree and/or background in Production, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical engineering would be required.
Position two: a focus on QIAGENS injection molded plastic parts. Here a Bachelor's degree and/or background in Production, Industrial or Plastics Engineering would be required.
- You have experience in Cost Engineering, Cost Estimating, planning, scheduling, estimating and other areas of project controls in a manufacturing environment.
- You bring operating knowledge and experience of SolidWorks, design software or other similar engineering tools
- Production Engineering Skills required: knowledge of costs of material types, treatments and typical production steps. Ideally also covering electrical components.
- You are in touch with advances in relevant material processing technologies and best in class standards via close contact with industry players, industry associations and exhibitions.
- You are known for your excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and German as well as your ability to work cross functionally internally and effectively represent QIAGENs interests at suppliers
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.