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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:
As a Supervisor of Manufacturing Process Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will optimize production processes, implement new technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality products while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer through innovative manufacturing solutions.

You will manage process improvement projects, provide technical expertise for new product introductions, develop and validate manufacturing processes, and implement automation solutions. Working with R&D, Quality, Production, and other departments, you'll optimize existing processes while ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance. Your analytical skills and engineering expertise will help drive cost reductions, improve efficiencies, and enhance manufacturing capabilities across our operations.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead problem solving efforts and issue resolution for major equipment breakdowns
• Allocate Process Engineering resource pool to address business need
• Seek opportunities for process and optimization improvements not limited to throughput, yield, and containment.
• Serve as primary point of contact as the equipment and process expert. Recommend capital investments and assist in new product development, product proposals, and quotes.
• Analyze operational equipment and maintenance data to drive engineering solutions to support cost reduction, quality, safety, and operational efficiencies
• Drive process improvements (PPI) with teams to complete PPI projects and cost savings initiatives
• Work closely with maintenance to align on data driven decisions to improve equipment up time
• Use root cause problem solving and CAPA generation and execution to improve quality
• Collaborate with internal and external customers, as well as original equipment manufacturers to provide technical expertise, recommendations, and continuous improvement efforts on processing equipment
• Communicate improvement ideas for the process and equipment performance to multiple departments

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 1 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related field)
• Exempt employee supervision experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and change control management
• Proficient in statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with automation systems, PLCs, and manufacturing control systems
• Strong project management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Experience leading engineers and technicians
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software
• Must be able to work in cleanroom environments when required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools

Location, Work Authorization & Pre-Employment Requirements

Please review the following requirements before applying:

• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.