About this Mold Maker A role at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will participate in new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, R&D, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.
REQUIREMENTS:
• -Performs complex repairs, maintenance and modifications in plastic injection
molds, making sure that they are in optimal operating conditions and within
specifications according to plans.
- Operate all Tool Room equipment with a high level of competence and safety
(CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, conventional machining, EDM, grinding, manual
and ultrasonic polishing, experts in the use of welding for repairs).
- Solve and diagnose problems related to the mold cycle, the function of the mold
in the machine, tools and various accessories.
-Supervises collaborators in specific tasks of the mold shop.
- Reverse engineering of plastic parts and plastic injection molds.
- Search and propose cost reduction projects in machining expenses.
- Complies with internal quality and EHS requirements.
- Applies leadership principles, ensures that the 4 I's, Code of Ethics and conduct are observed, modeled and followed by their staff.
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
• Relevant technical certifications or apprenticeships are valued
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
• Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
• Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
• Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
• Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to mentor and train manufacturing personnel
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance