Job Title: Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering 

Requisition ID: 97627BR 

 

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.



Location:

This role will be based at our Middletown, VA facility. Relocation assistance has not been approved for this role.



What will you do?

• Supervises the team of engineers to execute capital projects in support of a cGMP manufacturing facility. Includes involvement throughout the project life cycle including project scope, option analysis, engineering design, execution, and qualification.

• Develops, coaches and engages the engineering team and manage individual performance.

• Guides the engineering team with manufacturing processes, line layouts, fixture design, equipment qualifications, FAT/SAT, capability studies, documentation, LEAN techniques, etc.

• Possesses the ability to work independently and leads a team of engineers with design and implementation of larger projects.

• Provides process engineering technical support of manufacturing equipment and utilities.

• Leads system and equipment design and procurement.

• Drafts engineering documentation such as PFDs, ROIs, P&IDs, URSs, Design Specifications, RFQs, contractor bid packages, equipment data sheets, and validation documents.

• Prepares cost estimates for labor, tooling, and equipment and creates appropriation requests.

• Adheres to project timelines and budgets based on proposals and estimates.

• Partners with internal and external customers to execute projects.

• Provides quality support for manufacturing operations, including discrepancy, non-conformances, CAPA, investigation resolution, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and processes, contamination investigations, instrument failures, and utilities.

• Identifies and implements improved processes, new equipment and operational continuous improvement opportunities.

• Provides technical training to manufacturing operations staff of processes, equipment, utilities, automation and operational changes.

• Clearly communicates with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Facilities, and Quality staff at various levels to drive efficient issue resolution and change implementation.

• Provides support to manufacturing departments by collecting and processing information related to assigned projects, evaluating all information and alternatives, preparing and presenting plans, and recommending a course of action to management.

• Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products/processes, including the deployment and training of team members.

• Manages (i.e., plans, organizes, and executes) project assignments of varying complexity; prioritizes projects; determines project goals; maintains project schedule and tracks project milestones; selects methods and techniques to lead a project to completion; and evaluates outcomes.

• Possesses a strong background in the application of automation equipment (e.g., robotics, vision systems, assembly machines, etc.).

• Supports Packaging Engineering with packaging qualifications, changes, cost reductions and design for manufacturing recommendations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field OR applicable experience in lieu of a degree may be considered 

• Minimum of 6-10+ years of related Engineering experience

• Strong technical leadership and supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Business casual office environment

• Significant time each day spent in GMP manufacturing environment in which designated PPE will be required.

• Position will require sitting and standing.

• Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

•  Must be able to design and modify fixturing and equipment

• Good organizational and project management skills

• Excellent problem solving and written/verbal communication skills

• Excellent computer skills (MSOffice®)

• Working knowledge of mainframe MRP/ERP systems (SAP® is a plus)

• Working knowledge of CAD (AutoCAD® is preferred)



At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

 

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