Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

ThermoFisher Scientific; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical leadership for complex manufacturing processes, equipment automation, and capital projects. You will collaborate across functions to enhance production efficiency, ensure product quality, and implement advanced technologies in regulated environments.

The role requires an advanced engineering degree with substantial experience in cGMP/QMS environments, strong communication, and mentorship skills, plus the

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6+ years in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 8+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Professional Engineering designation or related certifications are assets.
• Strong project management experience leading complex capital equipment and facility projects.
• Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes including clean room.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for complex manufacturing processes, equipment automation, and capital projects.
• Collaborate across functions to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Implement advanced technologies and data-driven improvements in regulated environments.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff; manage multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Mentoring engineers

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced engineering degree (MS/PhD)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering license (P.E.)

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Production control systems

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. 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 an innovative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll advance manufacturing excellence and contribute to impactful solutions. As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership for complex manufacturing processes, equipment automation, and capital projects. You'll collaborate across multiple functions to enhance production efficiency, ensure product quality, and implement advanced technologies. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while supporting our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering in regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotechnology preferred)
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial or related field)
• Professional Engineering designation or relevant certifications are assets
• Strong project management experience leading complex capital equipment and facility projects
• Experience with cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, including clean room
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
• Experience developing validation protocols and documentation for regulated environments
• Expertise in CAD software, manufacturing execution systems, and production control systems
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment
• Success record of implementing innovative technical solutions
• Experience mentoring engineers and technical staff
• Up to 20% travel may be required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and relevant engineering software packages
• Strong documentation and technical writing capabilities
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance requirements

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

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.