Continuous Improvement Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Morecambe, England, United Kingdom

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a similar role with a focus on process optimization and applying continuous improvement tools to support strategy
  • Strong analytical skills for data analysis and reporting
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and a collaborative spirit
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively across different levels and functions of the organization
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and a dedication to achieving outstanding outcomes
  • Experience in chemical repacking is a plus
  • Knowledge of process automation and relevant applications is a plus
  • Proven experience in building and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement
  • Ability to identify, quantify, and eliminate waste and inefficiencies across processes
  • Skilled in root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, 5W1H)
  • Strong working knowledge of supply chain, equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Translate strategic goals into process optimization initiatives
  • Promote and lead lean process optimization initiatives to ensure efficient operations
  • Perform detailed data analysis and reporting to identify areas for continuous improvement, such as analysing financial data to uncover cost-saving opportunities
  • Collaborate with key functional teams to successfully implement improvement projects
  • Support site leadership in determining strategic goals and aligning team efforts to achievement of goals
  • Engage colleagues across functions and levels to adopt continuous improvement approach to their role by developing site-wide capability through training and leading through influence
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations
  • Influence senior leaders and manage priorities through effective improvement funnel tracking
  • Lead improvement project reviews to support and drive accountability
  • Lead by example and coach team on the use of common improvement tools through hands-on demonstration, simulation, and real-world application
  • Inspire and embed a continuous improvement mindset across teams
  • Communicate clearly, confidently, and with adaptability to suit different audiences

Skills

Lean
Process Optimization
Data Analysis
Continuous Improvement
GMP
Financial Analysis
Project Management
Training
Leadership

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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