Technical Sourcing Mechanical Engineer III

Technical Sourcing Mechanical Engineer III role in Madison supporting Thermo Fisher's Global Value Assurance Organization. The position focuses on cost reduction, supplier quality management, and manufacturing scale-up for mechanical components and assemblies while coordinating globally with R&D, procurement, and strategic sourcing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction and manufacturing scale-up initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Identify and resolve supplier quality issues to maintain production standards
• Develop and manage sourcing strategies for mechanical components, assemblies, and fabricated parts
• Lead and coordinate supplier activities and projects with up to 20% global travel
• Build should-cost models and conduct technical analyses for sourced materials

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent field
• 5+ years hands-on product design, development, and manufacturing experience (or 3+ years with Master's degree)
• Expertise in mechanical assembly design or cast, machined, and sheet-metal part design
• Proficiency in value engineering, process development, should-cost modeling, and DFA/DFM/DFx methodologies
• Strong project management and vendor leadership capabilities
• CAD design software proficiency (SolidWorks, Pro/e, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of FDA, NSF, CSA, UL, and ISO 13485 regulatory standards