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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. 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.
We are seeking a Process Engineer - Mechanical to lead the development, optimization, and scaling of manufacturing processes for precision mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies across Thermo Fisher Scientific's external manufacturing network.
This role is focused on supplier industrialization, mechanical manufacturing process excellence, equipment standardization, Bill of Equipment (BOE) development, yield improvement, and cost optimization for complex instrumentation and manufacturing platforms. The position will operate with a high degree of ownership across product transfers, supplier readiness, and sustained operational performance.
Lead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, throughput, and scalability
Drive manufacturing readiness for precision mechanical assemblies, electro-mechanical integration, machining, fabrication, assembly, test, and supplier production processes
Partner with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Contract Manufacturers to influence DFM and DFA decisions during product transfers and new product introductions
Lead mechanical industrialization activities including process development, equipment selection, qualification support, pilot builds, and production ramp-up
Perform process capability studies, tolerance analysis, measurement system reviews, and manufacturing risk assessments
Conduct supplier capability assessments for mechanical processes, equipment maturity, capacity constraints, and operational risks
Develop and standardize mechanical process documentation, work instructions, equipment standards, and best practices
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for mechanical manufacturing, equipment, and assembly-related issues
Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, cycle time improvement, equipment standardization, and waste elimination
Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain teams to improve manufacturability, material flow, tooling readiness, and supplier performance
Support compliance with quality systems, engineering change control, and manufacturing documentation governance requirements
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Experience in mechanical process engineering, manufacturing engineering, supplier engineering, equipment engineering, or industrialization
Strong experience in mechanical process engineering within high-tech, precision, instrumentation, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, molding, precision assembly, fixturing, tooling, and electro-mechanical integration
Experience supporting complex products such as analytical instruments, imaging systems, spectroscopy platforms, radiation detection devices, automation systems, or electron microscopy instrumentation
Proficiency in GD&T, metrology, tolerance stack-up analysis, process capability, and precision engineering standards
Experience leading NPI, technology transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, and production scale-up activities
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement frameworks
Experience with CAD, ERP, PLM, MES, document management, or manufacturing execution systems
Demonstrated ability to work with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers to improve technical capability and operational performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a structured, data-driven approach
Mechanical manufacturing expertise and technical depth
Data-driven decision-making and structured problem-solving
Attention to detail with commitment to quality and reliability

Process Improvement Engineer-Mechanical Assembly Manufacturing

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