Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our Mechanical Engineering team and contribute to innovation that enables customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. As a Manager of Mechanical Engineering youll lead a team of engineers in developing advanced solutions across our diverse portfolio of scientific instruments and equipment. Youll oversee complex technical projects from concept through commercialization while fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and engineering excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative product development while developing your leadership skills at an industry leader.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering with 5 years in leadership roles
Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical Engineering or related field
Professional engineering certification or membership in engineering associations beneficial
Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and product development initiatives
Experience leading and developing engineering teams of 6-12 professionals
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system design principles
Expertise in CAD software and 3D modeling tools (e.g. SolidWorks NX)
Demonstrated ability to implement innovation while ensuring quality and safety standards
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes
Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Excellence in technical mentorship and team development
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 20-25%
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external partners and research institutions
Success meeting project timelines while maintaining high quality standards