Manager, Process Engineering

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Office Some degree of PPE (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat earplugs etc.) Various outside weather conditions Warehouse

Job Overview

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. we offer an exceptional opportunity as a Process Engineering Manager in the Laboratory Chemical Division (LCD). You will play a crucial role in optimizing and continually enhancing process efficiencies quality safety and automation within our manufacturing operations. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and analyzing production methods you will successfully implement structured continuous-improvement methodologies to enhance performance. Expect to lead and develop a high-performing team while providing technical support for optimization opportunities and fostering a culture of detailed execution and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team fostering a collaborative innovative and accountable culture.
• Conduct performance evaluations provide coaching and feedback and support training and development to enhance team capability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency reduce waste improve safety and strengthen operational performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and root cause analysis methodologies to drive continuous improvement and resolve process-related issues.
• Support compliance with regulatory quality and industry standards including process verification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Leverage experience with filling lines labeling systems packaging equipment and distillation processes to improve operational performance support troubleshooting and drive process and equipment reliability.
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve plant operations including packaging filling labeling and data-driven process optimization.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies while collaborating cross-functionally with maintenance IT quality and operations to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop and maintain statistical process control (SPC) systems analyze production data and implement controls to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Lead and execute engineering and capital projects from feasibility through completion ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and aligned with business objectives.
• Apply cross-industry best practices to advance safety quality productivity cost savings and long-term operational performance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (required) in Chemical Mechanical Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within chemical pharmaceutical food & beverage or other highly regulated manufacturing environments with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes automation systems and packaging/filling operations.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements including process hazard analysis (PHA) management of change (MOC) incident investigation and risk mitigation in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of process automation and control systems (e.g. PLC SCADA robotics vision inspection).
• Proficiency in SPC and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Demonstrated success leading automation implementation projects in filling labeling or packaging operations.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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