Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale, contributing to the mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This Supervisor role in Manufacturing Engineering involves leading and developing a team of engineers while executing key manufacturing and operational initiatives. You will be responsible for supervising Manufacturing Engineer roles, strengthening the overall Manufacturing Engineering function, and driving process consistency, improving operational performance, and supporting site growth and scalability. As a leader, you will provide technical direction, set priorities, and ensure effective execution of engineering activities across production and project-based work. The role requires close partnership 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 position combining team development, technical problem-solving, and ownership of initiatives directly impacting manufacturing outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
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 (SAP preferred)
CAD and data analysis experience
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling manufacturing operations or supporting site growth initiatives
Experience with automation or semi-automated manufacturing systems
Knowledge of SPC, CAPA systems, and quality systems
Experience developing training programs and mentoring engineers

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