Thermo Fisher Scientific · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance
Kansas City, MO
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance will provide strategic and operational leadership for Facilities, Equipment, Reliability, and Engineering functions at a high-volume manufacturing site, driving asset reliability and leading automation projects.
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Responsibilities
Guide the Facilities, Equipment, Reliability, and Engineering teams, building strong technical capability through structured development plans, coaching, and effective talent management
Foster a culture of problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement
Lead the design and implementation of large-scale automation solutions, including robotics, PLC/HMI systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Oversee major capital projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and validation
Enhance equipment uptime and asset performance through predictive and preventive maintenance, TPM practices, and long-term reliability strategies
Ensure assets, utilities, and facilities support production needs and future site growth
Establish and maintain engineering, construction, and automation standards for equipment, facilities, and infrastructure
Ensure all systems meet safety, compliance, QSR/ISO requirements, and support scalable manufacturing
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure consistent alignment with regulatory, environmental, and operational requirements across all engineering and maintenance activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
5+ years of progressive engineering and maintenance leadership experience in large-scale, high-volume manufacturing
Proven success designing, integrating, and implementing large automation systems and advanced manufacturing technologies
Extensive background in facility management, equipment reliability, capital projects, and maintenance operations
Demonstrated ability to develop and grow technical teams
Extensive understanding of automation systems, PLC/HMI programming, robotics, and machine control integration
Strong engineering design capability, including CAD proficiency and system-level design thinking
Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies
Strong communication, leadership presence, and ability to lead multi-level teams in a fast-paced environment
High technical aptitude and ability to drive complex engineering solutions across cross-functional groups
Preferred
Experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device industries
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The world leader in serving science To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it, we need to anticipate customer needs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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