Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
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 the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 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.

Discover Impactful Work:

Based in Franklin, MA supporting the Environmental and Process Monitoring business, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop, validate, improve and document manufacturing and testing processes for EPM products in an ISO regulated environment. Join us in having real-world impact and be supported in achieving your career goals.

• Manufacturing Support
  
  
  • Provide manufacturing support to internal production, contract manufacturers, and external suppliers to resolve technical issues occurred in production process of electro-mechanical assemblies and products.
  • Create fixtures, jigs, test stations, calibration/programming/test protocols, work instructions, ERP BOMs, ERP Routings, device history records, and other documentation. Provide manufacturing related training to engineers and technicians.
  • Write, review, and approve Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), Product Release forms, sourcing changes, part and other items as advised by functional procedures.
  • Support Nonconformance, CAPA, customer complaint investigation, corrective action plan, implementation and effectiveness check.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects
  
  
  • Collaborate with the Quality, PPI and other teams to find opportunities for improving yields, handle equipment calibration and reducing waste within the value stream and at suppliers.
  • Use Lean tools and Kaizen tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and poke-yoke, to improve product quality and enhance productivity.
  • Develop automation and fixtures to reduce product assembly labor and improve employee safety. Generate and update engineering drawings, schematics and diagrams.
  • Perform time studies to establish baseline data to drive improvements and measure successes.
• Lead New Product Introduction Projects
  
  
  • Lead design transfer to release product and new design from engineering to production, support initial production build to the agreed upon schedule.
  • Act as the operations liaison in concurrent engineering teams to ensure DFM/DFT needs are communicated and met.
  • Set up and validate the manufacturing and test process for new products.
  • Define manufacturing process layout, floor plan for work cells, equipment, machinery, and tools.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar required.

• 5+ years experience in an engineering role.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, such as: SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts and practices.

• Self-motivated with strong multitasking abilities.
• Team oriented with effective communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical problem-solving using calipers, probes, and other instruments.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and product BOM strategy; experience with Mapics, XA, or Citrix is a plus.

• May occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Domestic or international travel may be required.