Head of Production Engineering – DNA Synthesis
Apr 2, 2025
We are a company with ambitious growth plans, currently seeking to expand our team with an experienced Head of Process Engineering – DNA Synthesis (m/f/d) responsible for all operational procedures from receiving supplies to product distribution to our customers. Our DNA synthesis platform is a uniquely designed automated system with capabilities of assembling DNA molecules and we seek to fill this position to transition to a commercial stage. This role will crucially contribute to Ribbon Biolabs’ commercial success.
Your everyday challenge in Ribbon Biolabs will be:
Effectively implement processes and procedures to enable a high-quality production, packaging and distribution service of our DNA products
Design scheduling and plans for ramping-up the production based on our existing automated DNA assembly systems
Manage and supervise production personnel in coordination with internal teams, suppliers and customers to ensure integrity and efficiency of production operations
Spearhead development and implementation of innovative manufacturing processes and schedules to ensure sustainable efficiency and success of production activities
Develop, activate and track high quality standards and associated KPIs for successful production operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution
Liaise with the Head of QM throughout implementation of production processes to ensure alignment with quality procedures and standards
Liaise with the Head of QM to design and implement up and downstream processes required for the seamless and reliable production of DNA
Jointly with the Facility Manager ensure functioning production site operations, including infrastructure and CapEx maintenance, repairs, supply chain and logistics
Take ownership in manufacturing policies, guidelines and associated documentation
Lead operational excellence for production in Vienna, in line with strategic goals, organisational culture and values towards commercial success milestones
Manage budgets and cost optimization activities in alignment with the Management
Manage and ensure Health & Safety at the production site workplace
Report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
This will make you a perfect fit for our team:
Successfully completed studies with economic-technical focus, e.g., in industrial – or mechanical engineering, business administration or similar.
Proven management experience and background in managing integrated, automated production facilities, ideally in a biotech, pharma, or chemical environment
Strong communication skills combined with leadership and conflict management skills
Independent, reliable, conscientious, and solution-oriented working style
Strong project management and organisational skills
Creativity and the ability to develop a flexible approach to dynamic conditions
Ability to work efficiently with an interdisciplinary team
Full fluency in written and spoken English
You impress us even more if you have:
Expertise in translating business processes into technical workflows requirements
Track record of responsibility in Supply Chain and S&OP process planning
Business fluency in written and spoken German
What you can expect if you join our team:
Full health and social benefits according to Austrian Law
Opportunity to contribute to a young company in the growing synthetic biology market
Professional development support, trainings, workshops, conference attendance
Flexible working hours and partly remote working possibilities
Highly motivated team, including team activities
International and friendly atmosphere
Relocation support if necessary
The opportunity to grow with the company and to live in Vienna, which is repeatedly ranked by Mercer as the city with the highest quality of life in the world
Coffee, tea and snacks in the office
By Austrian law, we are obliged to specify the minimum salary level by a collective agreement, which is Euro 63.500, – to EUR 65.000, – gross per year. However, we offer a higher salary adjusted to your experience and qualifications.
Job type: Full-time (40 h per week).
Location: This role is for laboratory operations in our HQ, 1110 Vienna.
Availability: We expect to fill the position as soon as possible.
