Senior Engineering Manager Site Lead
Millersburg, OH - USA
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This position is based in Millersburg PA and will support the Single Use Division (SUD).
Discover Impactful Work
We are seeking a transformational engineering leader who can build the technical capabilitiesfor our next decade of growth. This individual is equally comfortable leading automation strategy capital investment manufacturing engineering facilities and maintenance while developing high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate has a proventrack recordof leading change in complex manufacturing environments enjoys solving cross-functional business challenges and is passionate about building the future rather thanmaintainingthe present.
This leader will combine strong technicalexpertisewithpeopleleadership strategic thinking and operational execution to advance manufacturing performance technology automation and continuous improvement across the site.
A Day in the Life
This leader willestablishand execute a multi-year engineering automation and capital investment roadmap ensuring engineering resources are aligned to the highest business priorities and future growthobjectives. They will provide strategic oversight of capital projects from concept through implementation partnering with site and divisional leadership to deliver projects safely on schedule and within budget while maximizing operational return on investment.
In partnership with Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain R&D Continuous Improvement and Finance the Senior Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives that improve manufacturing performance equipment reliability process capability quality capacity and customer responsiveness. The role is expected to drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by integrating automation digital manufacturing technologies and data-driven decision making into everyday operations.
The Senior Manager will champion automation andnew technologyimplementation to improve manufacturing efficiency reliability quality capacity and scalability. They will provide technical and strategic direction for manufacturing processes and engineering systems whileleveragingLean Manufacturing Six Sigma and Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies to drive sustainable operational improvements.
As the leader of the engineering organization this individual will build a high-performing technical team by recruiting developing and coaching engineering talent while creating a strong succession pipeline for critical technical roles. They willestablishclear performance expectations foster accountability encourage collaboration across functions and develop leaders capable of supporting the sites long-term strategicobjectives.
The Senior Manager will provide leadership for manufacturing engineering facilities maintenance automation and engineering systems ensuring these capabilities evolve with the needs of the business. They will manage multiple engineering programs and priorities whilemaintaininga strong focus on safety quality compliance execution and measurable results.
Other key responsibilities include seamless execution of new product/process introductions (NPI) technology transfers manufacturing scale-up and process validation. The Senior Manager willmonitorkey manufacturing and engineering performance indicators including OEE MTTR RFT OTTP and OTIF and use performance data toidentifyopportunities and prioritize engineering resources.
The role will lead site master planning and asset lifecycle management and support process characterization and qualification activities including DOE IQ OQ PV and PQ. This individual will be part of the change control board where they will assess technical risk and business impact and support effective implementation of changes.
The Senior Manager will also manage external vendors and contractors as part of ongoing site service contracts and capital programs and provide engineering support for site-specific customer and regulatory audits.
Beyond functional leadership the Senior Manager will serve as a strategic business partner and member of the site leadership team helping shape operational strategy evaluate business risks prioritize investments and ensure engineering capabilities evolve to meet future customer and business needs.
They will build strong partnerships with stakeholders at all organizational levels and effectively communicate technical priorities risks recommendations and business impact. As a change leader they will help teams adoptnew technologies processes systems and ways of working that strengthen manufacturing performance.
Success in this role will be measured not only by operational and engineering performance but by the organizations ability to transform into a highly automated agile reliable and technically capable manufacturing operation that supports sustainable long-term growth.
Keys to Success
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering(Mechanical Electrical Industrial Manufacturing Chemical or related discipline).
Advanceddegree isbeneficial.
Experience
10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
5 years leading technical teams.
Experience leading organizational and technical change in complex manufacturing environments.
Experience within regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Experience leading facilities engineering and maintenance teams in regulated manufacturing.
Capital project leadership experience from business case development through execution.
Demonstrated manufacturing automation and digitalization experience.
Experience with manufacturingcontrolssystems.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute engineering strategies and roadmaps aligned with businessobjectives.
Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience; knowledge of Six Sigma and PPI methodologies preferred.
Experience with new product introductions technology transfers manufacturing scale-up and process validation.
Strong project management skills with experience leading complex cross-functional engineering initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong communicationand interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proficiencywith manufacturing systems automation platforms and quality tools.
Strong understanding of cGMP ISO standards quality systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing business needs.
Experience with capital project planning budgeting prioritization and resource allocation.
Industry certifications in Six Sigma PMP or related areas are beneficial.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits.ThermoFisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthiercleanerand safer. As one team 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.
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