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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Engineering Lead

Wantage, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

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Position Summary:

Working with relevant Managers and Department Heads to generate automation strategies for existing and future business product lines.

Responsibilities:

  • Working autonomously to generate, report on and deliver project plans for all own engineering activities.
  • Leading site and corporate metrics, including collaborator management, ensuring actions are completed on target.
  • Offer expertise and steer new product introductions on automation engineering topics to define activity required to deliver the automation strategy of the project.
  • To act as client liaison when required and work closely with respective counterparts as client site to align processes across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Share expertise and mentorship to the engineering maintenance team in problem solving issues associated with site wide utilities, including, be not just restricted to purified water, pure steam, and calibrated equipment.
  • Ensure cGMP is applied in the work area and aligns with cGMP through following site SOP's
  • Offer mentorship and support to a small team of engineers, whilst ensuring compliance with preventative maintenance schedules

EH&S:

  • Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work.
  • Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety rules, signage and instructions at all times.
  • Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules.
  • Identify and drive energy improvements to reduce the sites overall energy consumption.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Engineering degree qualified and or with suitable, experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry - preferably in the fill/finish operational environment.
  • Strong project management background within, for example, production engineering, validation or quality; with an understanding of sterile manufacture.
  • Ability to utilise project management tools such as Microsoft Project, etc.
  • Experienced in handling and leading change, continuous improvements
  • People leadership experience
  • Client facing experience preferred.

Characteristics:

  • Pragmatic with strong organisational abilities.
  • Dynamic, self-motivated, pro-active approach to solving assignments.
  • Strong project ownership ethic
  • Ability to work within and deliver critical timelines.
  • Ability to empower, communicate and lead their own team and multi-functional teams to deliver project timelines
  • Outstanding communication, both written and oral, and the self-confidence to use these skills to convince others to buy-into proposals and plans.

Client-provided location(s): Covingham, Swindon SN3 5AF, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01267923-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program