Thermo Fisher Scientific · 7 hours ago
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $214K/yr
8+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a company dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering will lead strategy and performance of off-the-shelf equipment and custom automation in diagnostic/medical device operations, focusing on developing and implementing a world-class automation roadmap.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a world-class automation roadmap for diagnostic product manufacturing
Provide technical leadership for the selection and integration of physical automation platforms (e.g., robotic liquid handling systems, industrial filling and packaging, robotic packaging, SCADA)
Champion standardization, modularity, and scalability of automation solutions
Lead, train, and mentor the team through Practical Process Improvement (PPI)
Identify areas for improvement and cost savings through equipment lifecycle management
Coordinate end-to-end automation projects-from concept, justification, timelines, budgets, prioritisation, URS generation, vendor selection, design/build, FAT/SAT, installation, CQV (commissioning, qualification, and validation)
Drive improvements in efficiency, repeatability, and data integrity through automation upgrades or new installations
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of automation and process engineers, technicians, and system integrators
Define performance objectives, training needs, and career development plans for the team
Ensure the team, process, and systems align with applicable regulations (FDA, 21 CFR Part 820, Part 11, ISO 13485, IVDR, ISO 17025)
Own or support equipment/software validation protocols and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA)
Support internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, Notified Bodies)
Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Sciences to enable design-for-automation in new product development
Collaborate with QA, IT, and CSV teams to ensure systems are qualified, maintained, and detailed appropriately
Support tech transfer and scale-up activities by integrating automation into new or existing production lines
Manage cross-functional projects from initiation to completion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering required (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or equivalent)
8+ years of experience in automation engineering
5+ years in people management roles
Demonstrated experience with automation in diagnostics, medical devices, or life sciences manufacturing
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening
Preferred
Project management experience a plus
Process Engineering experience a plus
Six Sigma experience a plus
Benefits
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
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
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heather Stewart
HR Business Partner - Global Enterprise Services
Laura Green
Associate Human Resources Business Partner
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