Engineer III, Manufacturing

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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:

As a Manufacturing Engineer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will play a key role in supporting and optimizing fabrication processes including sheet metal cutting forming and welding. You will drive process improvements implement new technologies and support automation initiatives to enhance safety quality and efficiency within fabrication operations.

In this role you will provide technical expertise in fabrication methods working closely with production teams to improve manufacturability reduce variation and increase throughput. You will support new product introductions by developing and validating fabrication processes ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM) with a focus on sheet metal and welded assemblies.

You will also lead and support continuous improvement and cost reduction (VA/VE) initiatives within fabrication identifying opportunities to streamline operations improve weld quality reduce scrap and enhance overall process capability. This may include evaluating and implementing automation solutions such as robotic welding systems or semi-automated fabrication equipment.

Working cross-functionally with R&D Quality Production and other engineering teams you will ensure fabrication processes meet all regulatory and quality requirements while maintaining efficient and scalable operations. Your hands-on engineering approach and problem-solving skills will be critical in addressing production challenges and improving fabrication performance.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical medical device or similar)
Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related field

Strong experience in sheet metal fabrication processes including cutting (laser punch) forming (press brake) and welding (MIG TIG spot welding)
Hands-on experience supporting fabrication floor operations and resolving production issues

Experience with welding processes weld design and quality standards (AWS or similar preferred)
Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) specifically for sheet metal and welded assemblies

Exposure to fabrication automation including robotic welding automated cutting/forming systems or material handling systems preferred
Experience with industrial robots (welding robots strongly preferred) and basic PLC knowledge is a plus

Familiarity with CNC machining processes and programming concepts is beneficial (not a primary requirement but transferable skills valued)

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 (Lean Six Sigma preferred)
Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives

Strong project management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation systems

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic hands-on manufacturing environment

Experience supporting engineers technicians and fabrication operators
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software

Ability to travel up to 20% as needed

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