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.)
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youll 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 worlds toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
As a Manufacturing Engineer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will optimize production processes, implement new technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while also strengthening coordination between the Marietta site and the India Engineering Center (IEC). In this role, you will act as a key liaison, ensuring alignment and efficient execution of projects as cross-functional and global collaboration continues to expand.
You will serve as a central point of contact between Marietta and IEC, streamlining communication, clarifying priorities, and reducing delays to improve overall project delivery timelines. This includes supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and cost reduction initiatives led by IEC, ensuring they are well-defined, properly vetted, and effectively integrated into site operations.
In addition to this coordination role, you will manage process improvement projects, provide technical expertise for new product introductions, develop and validate manufacturing processes, and implement automation solutions. Working closely with R&D, Quality, Production, IEC, and other cross-functional teams, you will optimize existing processes while ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.
Your analytical skills and engineering expertise will help drive cost reductions, improve efficiencies, and enhance manufacturing capabilities across global operations, while also improving communication and execution across geographically distributed teams.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar)
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related field)
Project Engineer/Management experience or relevant certifications beneficial
Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
Expertise in process validation, equipment qualification, and change control management
Proficient in statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong project management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation systems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Experience supporting engineers and technicians
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software
Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
Must be able to work in cleanroom environments when required
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with risk assessment methodologies and root cause analysis
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools
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.