Quality Engineer at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Technical related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quality Professional
  • Direct experience with ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 is a plus
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of statistical techniques and data trending
  • Proficiency with quality tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams, and GEMBA walks
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and influencing skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams; MiniTab
  • ASQ certification is preferred
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage and implement changes with minimal supervision
  • Experience in continuous improvement/lean processes
  • Capability to persuade and discuss with collaborators to address concerns
  • Ability to analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions, and make rational decisions and recommendations
  • Experience working in a fast-paced technical environment and making technical decisions
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Own the Customer Complaint Handling Process, ensuring detailed investigation and resolution
  • Coordinate with Division Quality regarding all aspects of Risk and Impact Assessments related to customer complaints
  • Interact directly with customers and internal teams to address and resolve quality issues
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address root causes of complaints and trends in internal nonconformances
  • Monitor and report on product quality improvements and ensure execution of necessary actions
  • Compile and present quality metrics for internal and external reviews
  • Support external audits (customer and regulatory) and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented for identified non-conformances
  • Communicate recommendations and implement decisions across the organization to improve product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Perform and guide approved self-initiated quality activities in support of the Quality Management System
  • Coordinate customer complaints, ensuring timely and effective resolution
  • Lead investigations, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and report directly to the Quality Manager, collaborating with the Plant Facilities and Engineering

Skills

GMP
CAPA
Root Cause Analysis
Customer Complaint Handling
Quality Audits
Risk Assessment
Continuous Improvement
Quality Metrics

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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