Senior Engineering Manager - Site Lead

Transformational Engineering Leader

This position is based in Millersburg, PA, and will support the Single Use Division (SUD).

We are seeking a transformational engineering leader who can build the technical capabilities required for our next decade of growth. This individual is equally comfortable leading automation strategy, capital investment, manufacturing engineering, facilities, and maintenance while developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading change in complex manufacturing environments, enjoys solving cross-functional business challenges, and is passionate about building the future rather than maintaining the present.

This leader will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership, strategic thinking, and operational execution to advance manufacturing performance, technology, automation, and continuous improvement across the site.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Advanced degree is beneficial.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading technical teams.
• Experience leading organizational and technical change in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience leading facilities, engineering, and maintenance teams in regulated manufacturing.
• Capital project leadership experience from business case development through execution.
• Demonstrated manufacturing automation and digitalization experience.
• Experience with manufacturing controls systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute engineering strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience; knowledge of Six Sigma and PPI methodologies preferred.
• Experience with new product introductions, technology transfers, manufacturing scale-up, and process validation.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, automation platforms, and quality tools.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, ISO standards, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing business needs.
• Experience with capital project planning, budgeting, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Industry certifications in Six Sigma, PMP, or related areas are beneficial.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, 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.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need.

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