Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, preferably electrical, mechanical or industrial
5+ years of successful track record in a manufacturing environment (Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device industry a plus)
Maintenance Experience – Capital projects and facility renovation
Knowledge of manufacturing / mechanical processes and equipment
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. and be comfortable standing and working at a desk for extended periods. Occasionally ladder used to gain roof access
Knowledge of computer or PLC-based machine control systems. CAD experience
Proven Experience with people leadership
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma theory and practices
Strong skills using Microsoft Office Suite and mechanical and technical skills

Responsibilities

Lead the overall direction and management of the Facilities, Equipment, and Engineering groups, including reliability of all assets and the design, rebuild, and installation of all equipment
Use the TPM methodology for asset management and support continuous improvement initiatives
Manage capital improvement projects, including creation of design specifications, bid collection, and final acceptance of the project
Develop engineering/construction standards specifying minimum requirements for future projects (room finishes, HVAC, air pressurization, etc.)
Lead the preventative maintenance system for all manufacturing equipment and ensure compliance with scheduled maintenance activities at all facilities
Evaluate equipment needs of production departments when requested and recommend equipment purchases as required
Analyze all department work activities, and develop and modify standard operating procedures (SOP) for new equipment to align with QSR requirements and ISO9000:2000 standards
Maintain and repair the physical plant (structure), grounds, and related building systems for all owned and leased facilities
Partner with, develop, and support the equipment and facility supervisors in hiring and leading employees. Ensure adequate training and development of all department employees
Remain current with all policies and guidelines. Implement policies and rules fairly and consistently
Demonstrate a participative management style in problem-solving, project implementation, and continuous improvement objectives
Build timelines and schedules to help facilities and equipment reliability supervisors bring projects online on time and keep the Site Leader/Director of Operations informed about the progress
Other duties as assigned

Skills

TPM

GMP

QSR

ISO9000

HVAC

Preventative Maintenance

Capital Projects

SOP Development

Continuous Improvement

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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