Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Cancer, Communication Skills, Component Assembly, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Change Order, Food Safety, GEP (Good Engineering Practices), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Material Science, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product/Service Launch, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Research & Development (R&D), SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Staff Training, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Testing, Value Stream Mapping, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

You will participate in new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, R&D, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop manufacturing assembly and test work instructions, guides, and procedures
  • Represent manufacturing on NPI teams to develop efficient designs using DFM and serviceability
  • Promote the utilization of Lean methodologies and tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, poke-yoke, and value stream mapping
  • Drive process improvements in operations to reduce scrap and rework
  • Ensure adequate documentation for tooling, fixtures, and equipment
  • Engage in supplier assessment, corrective actions, and first article approval processes
  • Quickly disposition and root cause component and assembly failures
  • Implement engineering change orders
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • HS Diploma/GED required
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations preferred
  • Experience with good engineering practices
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Data analysis experience
  • ERP experience, SAP preferred
  • CAD software experience
  • Proven track record to fix and solve mechanical issues.
  • Experience in process improvement and Lean methodologies
  • Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Ability to mentor and train manufacturing personnel
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance

About the Company

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of nearly $11 billion, we have approximately 37,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications.

All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
All
WEBSITE
https://corporate.thermofisher.com/en/home.html