Sr. Manager Manufacturing Engineering

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)  Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we offer an exceptional opportunity for a  Process Engineering Senior Manager  to lead our divisional LCD process improvement program. You will play a crucial role in optimizing and continually enhancing process efficiencies, quality, safety, and automation within our manufacturing operations. By collaborating with multi-functional teams and analyzing production methods, you will successfully implement structured continuous improvement methodologies to enhance performance.

Expect to lead and develop a high-performing team while technically supporting optimization opportunities and fostering a culture of detailed execution and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Talent Development   Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process and automation engineers to deliver operational and strategic objectives.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Conduct performance management, coaching, and career development planning.
Build technical capability through targeted training and knowledge-sharing programs.

Process Improvement & Technical Excellence    I dentify, prioritize, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, yield, and reliability.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for process deviations and incidents.
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.
Serve as a technical resource to Operations, EHS, QA, QC, and Procurement for daily problem-solving and incident investigations.
Ensure systematic oversight and optimization of critical plant systems (e.g., HVAC, compressed air, water, electrical, fire protection, scrubbers, thermal oxidizers, security, buildings & grounds) to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
Support regulatory, compliance, and audit activities aligned with industry and internal standards.

Automation & Digital Enablement   Drive automation strategies to modernize packaging, filling, labeling, and material handling operations.
Evaluate, select, and implement new automation and control technologies to improve throughput, safety, and data integrity.
Partner with Maintenance, IT, and Quality to ensure robust system integration and lifecycle management.
Leverage digital tools, analytics, and manufacturing data systems to optimize workflows and asset utilization.

Cross-Industry Best Practices   Translate best practices from chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or other regulated industries to strengthen site performance.
Lead and support process verification and validation activities, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, to ensure compliant and capable operations.

Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Data-Driven Performance   Develop and sustain SPC systems to monitor, control, and improve product and process quality.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Implement control charts and advanced statistical tools to drive process stability and capability.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence   Champion site-wide continuous improvement culture and governance.
Lead projects delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer performance.
Establish performance metrics and standard work to sustain gains.

Project & Capital Management   Lead engineering and capital projects from concept and feasibility through design, execution, validation, and handoff to operations.
Develop business cases, manage annual Cap Ex planning, and ensure disciplined project execution.
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with…