Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

SwiftCruit; Newport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Newport, UK, seeks a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to guide an engineering team and drive operational excellence across manufacturing facilities. You will lead strategic direction for processes, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and output.

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will implement new technologies, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and deliver solutions that support our mission to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or related field with experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Leadership experience in managing technical teams and driving organizational change.
• Experience implementing automation, digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, ISO standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for manufacturing processes and automation initiatives.
• Lead and develop engineering teams to drive operational excellence across manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize production efficiency and implement new technologies.
• Deliver solutions that ensure quality, regulatory compliance and scalable process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Automation

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

vendor management

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Automation platforms

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide and support engineering team in Newport, UK to drive operational excellence and innovation across our manufacturing facilities. You will provide strategic direction and technical leadership for manufacturing processes, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you'll optimize production efficiency, implement new technologies, and deliver solutions that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced degree or Bachelor's degree with proven experience in regulated manufacturing environments, including pharmaceutical, medical device, or related industries.

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical) or related technical field


• Industry certifications in Six Sigma, PMP, or related areas are beneficial


• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and facilitating organizational change


• Demonstrated success implementing automation, digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives


• Strong understanding of cGMP, ISO standards and regulatory compliance requirements


• Experience with new product introductions, technology transfers and process validation


• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodology and practical process improvements (PPI)


• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business objectives


• Strong project management skills and experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with data-driven decision making


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels


• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, automation platforms and quality tools


• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively


• Experience with capital project planning, budgeting and resource allocation


• Travel required (typically 10-20%)

About Thermo Fisher:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.