Manager, Process Engineering

ThermoFisher Scientific; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a Manager, Process Engineering in Greenville, NC. The role leads a team of engineers ensuring sterile fill/finish operations run smoothly on the manufacturing floor.

You will troubleshoot, drive process improvements, support tech transfers and changeovers, and mentor the team across quality, operations and maintenance functions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with direct sterile fill/finish operations.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process improvement on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead about 5 process engineers and provide on-floor support.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support tech transfers, changeovers, and new product introductions.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency in sterile environments.
• Collaborate with quality, operations, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Sterile manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Collaboration

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical discipline

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.

About the Business

Join our Pharma Services Group (PSG)- a global leader providing integrated drug development and manufacturing solutions to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Our Greenville, North Carolina site specializes in sterile and oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing.

Discover Impactful Work

The Manager, Process Engineering will lead a team supporting sterile manufacturing operations within Sterile South (vial, syringe, and auto-injector lines).

A Day in the Life

• Lead ~5 process engineers
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis
• Support tech transfers and changeovers
• Drive process improvements and efficiency
• Collaborate with quality, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Mentor and develop team members

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical discipline

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with direct experience in sterile fill/finish operations (required)
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience, leading engineers or technical teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Troubleshooting manufacturing/process issues on the floor
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience supporting tech transfer, changeovers, and new product introductions
• Experience partnering with operations to drive process improvements, efficiency gains, and performance optimization
• Exposure to equipment capabilities, line performance, and manufacturing constraints within sterile environments

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong sterile manufacturing expertise
• Hands-on troubleshooting capability
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Competencies

Technical Problem Solving, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Execution

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.