Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office
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.
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Discover Impactful Work:
The individual will lead Technology Transfer and equipment onboarding activities in the Commercial Packaging Area. They will also implement change of scope activities on validated packaging SKUs. Recommend and lead cost saving initiatives as it relates to business objectives, current projects, future investments in technology and Production / Manufacturing processes. Will lead and handle multiple project engineering driven assignments from start to finish with sound project management methodologies
A day in the Life:
- Technical reviewer of master production records for commercial secondary packaging
- Implements change of scope activities on validated secondary packaging SKUs
- Establishes a solid focus on long-term continuous improvement activities through interaction with the entire Engineering and Operations Staff. Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of new equipment / technology
- Drives engineering project initiatives to increase machine speeds, reduce labor hours, and reduce reject rates.
- Completes deviation investigations, change controls and corrective/preventative actions
- Evaluates and standardizes machine setups to enhance both run speed and quality.
- Incorporates Six Sigma techniques to enhance quality and reduce rejects
- Provides individual project schedules and specifications to Engineering Management
- Applies Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision of the 4 I's: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and involvement
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
Keys to Success:
Education
- A four-year, Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college and/or university in Engineering with 2+ years relevent experience or equivalent experience. .
- Consideration may be given to those who hold 6+ years of dynamically responsible and relevant work experience.
Experience
- 3+ years of Process Engineering experience
- Technical Author experience
- Change management experience
- Experience in food or pharmaceutical packaging experience preferred.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and PPI
- Mastery of skills required to read, understand, and adhere to the SOPs and policies of a GMP environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Must have strong analytical skills, able to multitask, and respond to shifting priorities.
- Must be proficient with computer software (MS Office) and have expertise with spreadsheets.
- Must have good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
BENEFITS:
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.