Manufacturing Engineer III: Process Optimization & Automation

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Otterburn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to drive optimization across production lines in a GMP environment. You will lead project initiatives, implement automation, and support continuous improvement and new product introductions.

Applicants should hold an advanced degree or equivalent in manufacturing engineering, with strong skills in DOE, validation protocols, CAD tooling, and cross-functional collaboration. English proficiency is required for global teamwork.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Bachelor's with manufacturing experience in GMP/regulated settings.
• Experience in process optimization, automation and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with validation protocols and documentation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Proficiency in DOE, statistics and Lean practices.
• Strong writing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key projects to optimize production processes.
• Implement automation solutions across manufacturing lines.
• Guide continuous improvement initiatives and CAPEX projects.
• Support new product introductions with process validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Process optimization

Automation expertise

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Quality systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project management

CAD experience

English proficiency

Education

Advanced degree or Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office Suite

IQ/OQ/PQ documentation

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to drive optimization across production lines in a GMP environment. You will lead project initiatives, implement automation, and support continuous improvement and new product introductions.

Applicants should hold an advanced degree or equivalent in manufacturing engineering, with strong skills in DOE, validation protocols, CAD tooling, and cross-functional collaboration. English proficiency is required for global teamwork.