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Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering


Job Location:

Newport - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

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 Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will guide and support engineering team in Newport UK to drive operational excellence and innovation across our manufacturing facilities. You will provide strategic direction and technical leadership for manufacturing processes automation initiatives and continuous improvement projects while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams youll optimize production efficiency implement new technologies and deliver solutions that enable our mission of making the world healthier cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced degree or Bachelors degree with proven experience in regulated manufacturing environments including pharmaceutical medical device or related industries.

Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing Chemical) or related technical field
Industry certifications in Six Sigma PMP or related areas are beneficial
5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams and facilitating organizational change
Demonstrated success implementing automation digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong understanding of cGMP ISO standards and regulatory compliance requirements
Experience with new product introductions technology transfers and process validation
Expertise in lean manufacturing principles Six Sigma methodology and practical process improvements (PPI)
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business objectives
Strong project management skills and experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision making
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency with manufacturing systems automation platforms and quality tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience with capital project planning budgeting and resource allocation
Travel required (typically 10-20%)

About Thermo Fisher:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.


Required Experience:

Manager


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