Continuous Improvement Engineer

ThermoFisher Scientific; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National medical and dental plans

Vision plan

Employee assistance programs

Paid PTO and holidays

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in New Jersey is seeking a PPI Business System Specialist III to drive continuous improvement and implement the PPI system across operations. You will lead Kaizen events, guide improvement initiatives, and help build a culture focused on process excellence and customer satisfaction.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma and strong data analysis, with collaboration across levels and functions. A relevant advanced or bachelor’s degree and GMP/regulatory awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, Operations or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required, Black Belt preferred
• Additional certifications in Project Management or Process Improvement methodologies beneficial
• Demonstrated expertise in lean methodologies including value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, and Kaizen facilitation
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional improvement projects
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to work effectively at all organizational levels
• Experience developing and delivering lean training programs and mentoring teams
• Demonstrated success achieving measurable results through process improvements
• Strong financial acumen and ability to validate project savings with Finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience with PowerBI, Minitab or similar tools preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across matrix organization
• Excellent change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Experience in cGMP/regulated environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to enhance operational excellence
• Facilitate Kaizen events, guide process improvement initiatives, and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Support management in achieving significant results aligned with Thermo Fisher’s mission

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Project management

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

PowerBI

Minitab

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

cGMP knowledge

Change management

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/Science/Business degree

Tools

PowerBI

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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:

Join our team as a PPI Business System Specialist III and contribute to continuous improvement across Thermo Fisher Scientific. You'll implement our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System to enhance operational excellence, improve efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Working with site leadership and cross-functional teams, you'll facilitate Kaizen events, guide process improvement initiatives, and support a culture of continuous improvement that enables our employees to develop better processes. You'll help achieve significant results in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction while supporting our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environment

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, Operations or related field

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required, Black Belt preferred

• Additional certifications in Project Management or Process Improvement methodologies beneficial

• Demonstrated expertise in lean methodologies including value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, and Kaizen facilitation

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to lead multiple cross-functional improvement projects

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving techniques and root cause analysis

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to work effectively at all organizational levels

• Experience developing and delivering lean training programs and mentoring teams

• Demonstrated success achieving measurable results through process improvements

• Strong financial acumen and ability to validate project savings with Finance

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience with PowerBI, Minitab or similar tools preferred

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across matrix organization

• Excellent change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities

• Experience in cGMP/regulated environment preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $90,900.00–$130,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.