Manager, Process Engineering

Process Engineering Manager

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we offer an exceptional opportunity as a Process Engineering Manager in the Laboratory Chemical Division (LCD). You will play a crucial role in optimizing and continually enhancing process efficiencies, quality, safety, and automation within our manufacturing operations. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and analyzing production methods, you will successfully implement structured continuous-improvement methodologies to enhance performance. Expect to lead and develop a high-performing team while providing technical support for optimization opportunities and fostering a culture of detailed execution and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and accountable culture.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and support training and development to enhance team capability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve safety, and strengthen operational performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies to drive continuous improvement and resolve process-related issues.
• Support compliance with regulatory, quality, and industry standards, including process verification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Leverage experience with filling lines, labeling systems, packaging equipment, and distillation processes to improve operational performance, support troubleshooting, and drive process and equipment reliability.
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve plant operations, including packaging, filling, labeling, and data-driven process optimization.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies while collaborating cross-functionally with maintenance, IT, quality, and operations to ensure seamless integration.
• Develop and maintain statistical process control (SPC) systems, analyze production data, and implement controls to improve product quality and process reliability.
• Lead and execute engineering and capital projects from feasibility through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Apply cross-industry best practices to advance safety, quality, productivity, cost savings, and long-term operational performance across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required) in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering within chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation systems, and packaging/filling operations.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, including process hazard analysis (PHA), management of change (MOC), incident investigation, and risk mitigation in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of process automation and control systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA, robotics, vision inspection).
• Proficiency in SPC and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Demonstrated success leading automation implementation projects in filling, labeling, or packaging operations.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $123,800.00–$185,675.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount