Manufacturing Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Long Eaton is seeking an experienced engineer to support operations in cleanroom laboratories. You will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while managing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting a variety of equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong electrical and mechanical engineering expertise, hands-on experience with life science instruments, and a minimum HNC qualification. The role offers an opportunity for growth within a high-performance team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working in ISO13485‑certified or regulated environments.
• Competence in CMMS systems with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate within cleanroom environments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and servicing of advanced systems.
• Manage workload through the CMMS, ensuring minimal downtime.

Skills

Multi-skilled expertise across electrical and mechanical engineering

Strong understanding of pneumatics and PLC systems

Hands-on experience with life science instruments

Clear career goals and adaptability

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum HNC qualification in engineering or equivalent

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Overview

Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards is essential. In this role you will work in ISO 5 and ISO 7 cleanrooms, wearing appropriate PPE (respirator hood, safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.). You will operate within a cleanroom laboratory setting while continuously improving processes and maintaining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate within cleanroom environments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), calibrations, and servicing of advanced systems and instruments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of equipment, including vision systems, conveyors, liquid filling machines, shrink wrappers, check weighers, laboratory instruments, robots, and manufacturing automation systems.
• Oversee and coordinate contractors, field service engineers (FSEs), and service providers.
• Manage workload through the CMMS, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Conduct equipment changeovers, lead PPI and CI projects, and apply SCRUM methodologies for planning and scheduling.
• Support and mentor apprentice engineers to grow future talent.
• Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and EHS standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working in ISO13485‑certified or other regulated environments.
• Multi‑skilled expertise across electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of pneumatics and PLC systems (robotics and automation experience desirable).
• Hands‑on experience with life science instruments, lab automation, and manufacturing machinery.
• Competence in CMMS systems and focus on continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost reduction.
• Clear career goals, adaptability, and a passion for learning new technologies.

Education & Experience

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3). Minimum HNC qualification in engineering or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience post‑HNC in a manufacturing or life sciences environment.

Work Environment & Skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high‑performance team. Strong time‑management and prioritization skills to meet strict deadlines. Flexibility and resilience in managing changing priorities. Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence.