Staff Engineer, Manufacturing
59 Days Old
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse
Job Description
When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Location/Division Specific Information
The Clinical Trails Division (CTD) partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time - a concept that we internally embrace as "There is a Patient Waiting." CTD is a critical part of the 17,000 employees and 55 sites that make up the Pharma Services Group (PSG) providing industry leading end-to-end capabilities and solutions to support the drug development journey.
How you will make an impact:
As the Site Engineer you will be a motivator for continuous improvement and a driver for special projects focused on growth, new services, and business continuity. As a champion for change, you will bring flexibility and efficiency to our processes and deliver projects with speed and excellence, creating value for both our employees and our clients!
What will you do?
- Increase efficiency and improve processes on the production floor by collaborating with Operations to enhance the way we work.
- Build, implement, improve and sustain efficient process flows in a high-mix production environment.
- Identify and recommend technical investments, focused on streamlining processes and improving throughput.
- Train, mentor, and develop Engineering and Operations personnel to embrace and own a continuous improvement (lean) mentality to reduce waste and remove barriers, including "coaching up" to site Senior Leadership.
- Lead all aspects of equipment and facility focused projects including financial justification, project planning, vendor management, build/installation and validation.
- Develop, update, and own documentation, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), and quality records to ensure compliance with our Quality Management System.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
- 3 years experience implementing process improvement efforts with a history of success
- Proven track record in a manufacturing setting; experience with automated equipment preferred
- Project management experience highly preferred
Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge of GMP regulations, Quality Management Systems, and workplace safety standards.
- Proficient in process improvement and/or Industrial Engineering methods such as lean six sigma and practical process improvement.
- Ability to lead several aspects of multiple projects at one time including partners, resources, budget, and commitments.
- The ability to master processing equipment and train others to do the same.
- Experience writing and constructing documentation.
- Financial acuity, with the ability to develop an argument and rationalize an investment.
- Effective communicator (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to work across multiple departments and functions and develop strong organizational and client relationships.
- Computer proficiency with the ability to learn and master technical software. Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $90,000.00-$130,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- 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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
- Location:
- Mount Prospect
- Job Type:
- FullTime
