Lead Manufacturing Engineer III

Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Paisley
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety StandardsJob DescriptionThe positions objective is to assist in delivering all engineering key initiatives on time and within scope. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with the manufacturing, QA & EHS departments to deliver projects to enhance quality, productivity, safety and cost. The primary function of the manufacturing is to ensure that manufacturing process continues to deliver world class products as efficiently as possible through continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing areas.Essential Functions:The role of the manufacturing engineers is drive continuous improvement initiatives using PPI methodology and other Process excellence techniques.Participate as a team member in complex multi-functional projects taking the lead role when required on engineering actions and sub project.Lead Kaizen events and short to medium projects to completion ensuring all deliverables are delivered on time and on cost.Ensure day to day manufacturing issues are resolved and actioned in a timely manner.Mentoring of other team members within engineering if required to develop skill improve communication skills.Collaborate and share best practice and knowledge across functions and if required across sites.Analyse daily metrics and use data driven decision to improve processes and generate reports to document.Ability to write and perform validation of process and equipment.Work with other departments to develop and improve current process equipment and systems to deliver change and improve key performance metrics.Education:Minimum HND or higher in technical / scientific disciplineExperience:
  • Experience working within a medical device manufacturing environment or cGMP manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience of working within team and delivering projects deliverables essential.
  • Excellent Technical knowledge of process and equipment.
  • Excellent knowledge of the manufacturing processes and practices and the scientific rationale supporting these. Duties are performed independently with minimal instruction given on new projects or assignments. The position encounters problems of diverse scope and complexity.
  • Result driven .
  • Knowledge of process excellence techniques including lean , Six sigma and SPC
  • Good working knowledge of validation of medical devices ( IQ/ OQ/ PQ).
Contacts:
  • Excellent communication skills – works across functions
  • Team player and self starter
  • Ability to learn and develop current skills and behaviors to progress within the function and lead by example.
  • Ability to set up relationships with current and new vendors to develop processes and system to drive continuous improvement within manufacturing process
Working Conditions:Role could require occasional travel and out of hours working.Role will require working in controlled environments e.g Cleanroom.About us :Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a leading global provider in the science sector, generating more than $30 billion in revenue annually. Our mission is to empower our customers in promoting global well-being and safety. Whether our customers are propelling scientific research, addressing complex analytical challenges, enhancing medical diagnostics and treatments, or improving laboratory efficiency, we are dedicated to assisting them.

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