Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific•St. Louis, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Staff Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership for complex manufacturing processes, equipment automation, and capital projects. The role collaborates across functions to enhance production efficiency, ensure product quality, and implement advanced technologies. It offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while supporting the company’s mission to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. The role is based in an office environment and follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule. Up to 20% travel may be required. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship, and must pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, in manufacturing engineering.
  • Experience in regulated industries; pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology experience is preferred.
  • Strong project management experience leading complex capital equipment and facility projects.
  • Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, including clean room processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
  • Experience developing validation protocols and documentation for regulated environments.
  • Expertise in CAD software, manufacturing execution systems, and production control systems.
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment.
  • A record of success implementing innovative technical solutions.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and technical staff.
  • Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities.
  • Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software packages.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred fields of study include Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional Engineering designation or relevant certifications are assets.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology industries.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for complex manufacturing processes, equipment automation, and capital projects.
  • Collaborate across multiple functions to improve production efficiency and ensure product quality.
  • Implement advanced technologies and innovative technical solutions.
  • Lead complex capital equipment and facility projects.
  • Develop validation protocols and documentation for regulated environments.
  • Mentor engineers and technical staff.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Apply risk assessment and mitigation strategies and comply with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Annual incentive plan bonus
  • Healthcare
  • A range of employee benefits
  • Career and development prospects
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