Manufacturing Science and Technology Lead

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries
• 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
• Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
• Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
• 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