Manufacturing Planner - Scheduler III

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Plainville, MA

11d • $83,300 - $125,000

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, this role supports the company’s mission to help make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The position serves as the primary Facilities Engineering documentation interface among Facilities, Project Management, Validation, Quality, Maintenance, and other site stakeholders. It maintains controlled GMP and Non-GMP engineering drawings and related documentation, coordinates CAD and document-management workflows, and supports maintenance systems, equipment onboarding, projects, and inspection readiness.

The role works with Facilities Engineers, contractors, project teams, and other departments to verify drawings against facility conditions, maintain audit-ready records, and ensure that project documentation and turnover packages meet site standards. It also supports quality-system activities, process improvements, and continuity of critical Facilities administrative functions. The position requires facility walkdowns and compliance with GMP safety standards and applicable cleanroom requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, Construction Management, CAD/Drafting, or a related technical discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience in Facilities, Engineering documentation, CAD, document control, maintenance systems, or a related technical function.
• Experience working with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with electronic document management systems (EDMS), controlled documentation, or engineering drawing management systems.
• Working knowledge of cGMP documentation practices and Quality systems.
• Experience supporting work orders, maintenance records, equipment documentation, or CMMS activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and documentation deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to perform facility walkdowns and verify documentation against actual field conditions.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards and applicable cleanroom restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or another GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and engineering drawing management.
• Experience with the Adept Document Management/CAD system.
• Experience with Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager (BMRAM) or another CMMS.
• Knowledge of deviation, CAPA, Change Control, and equipment turnover processes.
• Experience supporting client, Quality, or regulatory inspections.
• Experience reviewing contractor drawing packages, redlines, as-builts, and project turnover documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, establish documentation standards, and develop sustainable workflows.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership, coordinating work across teams, or mentoring other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Facilities Engineering documentation interface between Facilities, Project Management, Validation, Quality, Maintenance, and other site stakeholders.
• Maintain GMP As-Built drawings and Non-GMP Master Drawings so engineering documentation reflects current facility conditions.
• Develop and maintain procedures, standards, and periodic review schedules for engineering drawings and associated documentation.
• Maintain the master inventory of GMP and Non-GMP engineering drawings and applicable electronic and hard-copy records using the Adept Documentation System.
• Coordinate CAD activities and drawing revisions using Adept and AutoCAD, ensuring drawings are accurate, reviewed, controlled, and compliant with site requirements.
• Perform field walkdowns and work with Facilities Engineers, contractors, and project teams to verify drawings against installed conditions.
• Provide oversight and guidance to project contractors to ensure drawings, turnover packages, and other engineering documentation meet site standards before project closeout.
• Support Facilities CMMS activities, including work requests, work orders, equipment records, preventive maintenance documentation, and system administration.
• Support new equipment onboarding and turnover by coordinating drawings, documentation, equipment information, maintenance requirements, and CMMS records.
• Support deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and risk assessments by coordinating documentation and assigned implementation activities.
• Manage applicable EDMS workflows for document routing, review, approval, revision, and archival.
• Support internal, client, and regulatory cGMP inspections by retrieving requested engineering and maintenance documentation and maintaining audit-ready records.
• Assist with project documentation, contractor coordination, maintenance planning, and other Facilities Engineering activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve and standardize engineering documentation, CMMS, drawing control, and Facilities administrative processes.
• Provide backup support for critical Facilities administrative functions to ensure continuity during absences or staffing changes.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Facilities & Engineering leadership.

Benefits

• 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 of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree