Filtration Sr. Quality Engineer - Columbia, MO

Thermo Fisher Scientific • East Mead Township, PA

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About The Position

Position: Filtration Sr. Quality Engineer Location: Columbia, MO Schedule: Typical M-F Days, some occasional weekend work Division / Site Specific Information This role supports manufacturing operations within Thermo Fisher Scientific, partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality excellence and regulatory compliance across the site. Discover Impactful Work 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—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Quality Engineer III, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. You’ll combine technical expertise with quality leadership to support robust quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with GMP and ISO requirements while supporting solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related technical discipline
• Experience in quality assurance within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology)
• Hands-on experience with quality systems including CAPA, deviations, change control, risk management, and document control
• Experience supporting or leading internal and external audits
• Experience with validation and qualification protocols
• Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of cGMPs, ISO 13485/9001, and global regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and quality tools
• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong project management capabilities
• Proficiency with quality management systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a broad quality perspective
• Ability to effectively interface with internal teams, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), ISO 13485/9001 standards, and applicable global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Lead and support quality system activities including CAPA, deviation management, change control, and document control
• Conduct root cause analysis, risk assessments, and FMEA to identify and mitigate quality risks
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and customer interactions
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support validation and qualification activities as required
• Analyze quality data using statistical tools to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and ensure timely completion of quality records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees