QA Engineer II - Operational Excellence (PPI Lead) in Pune, भारत

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a QA Engineer II to lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives at the Pune manufacturing site. The role focuses on deploying Lean methodologies, driving process optimization, and ensuring quality compliance while supporting the site's $1M annual improvement savings target.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of PPI culture and continuous improvement framework across the manufacturing site
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events, Value Stream Mapping, and Lean workshops
• Lead Root Cause Analysis, CAPA processes, and effectiveness verification to reduce non-conformances
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics using dashboards and visual management tools
• Coach and mentor employees on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in Operations Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Proven track record of leading successful process improvement projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software