Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Madison, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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 to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Join our manufacturing engineering team as a Supervisor in Manufacturing Engineering, where you will lead and develop a team of engineers while contributing to the execution of key manufacturing and operational initiatives. This role is responsible for supervising Manufacturing Engineer roles and strengthening the overall Manufacturing Engineering function. You will play a critical role in driving process consistency, improving operational performance, and supporting the continued growth and scalability of the site. As a leader within the organization, you will provide technical direction, set priorities, and ensure effective execution of engineering activities across production and project-based work. You will partner closely with Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain to implement sustainable manufacturing solutions, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality and performance. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines team development, technical problem-solving, and ownership of initiatives that directly impact manufacturing outcomes.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED required
7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or operations
2+ years of experience leading or supervising technical teams, including coaching and performance management
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change
Experience in establishing or improving engineering processes and standards
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
Experience with manufacturing process development, NPI, and production support
ERP experience
CAD and data analysis experience
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
SAP preferred
Experience scaling manufacturing operations or supporting site growth initiatives (Preferred)
Experience with automation or semi-automated manufacturing systems (Preferred)
Knowledge of SPC, CAPA systems, and quality systems (Preferred)
Experience developing training programs and mentoring engineers (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineer roles, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Establish team objectives, metrics, and performance expectations aligned with site goals
Drive accountability for deliverables, timelines, and results across the team
Develop training plans and skill matrices to support cross-training and continuity
Provide hands-on technical support for complex manufacturing challenges and high-impact projects
Lead and prioritize Manufacturing Engineering activities aligned with operational and strategic objectives
Drive standardization of manufacturing engineering processes, tools, and best practices
Lead Manufacturing Engineering support for New Product Introduction (NPI), including DFM and process qualification
Own manufacturing readiness for new and existing products
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues
Ensure effective implementation of engineering change orders (ECOs) and change control processes
Drive supplier-related manufacturing engineering activities including validation and first article inspections
Drive measurable improvements in FPY, scrap reduction, cycle time, and equipment performance
Implement structured problem-solving and ensure consistent application across the team
Support capacity planning and scalability initiatives aligned with site growth
Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain to implement sustainable manufacturing solutions
Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve manufacturing performance and efficiency