Manufacturing quality engineering

Quality Engineer IIIAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.As a Quality Engineer III within the Product Quality organization, you will play a key role in supporting quality assurance activities for clinical and commercial manufacturing programs. In this individual contributor role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure products are manufactured in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.You will apply your technical expertise to investigate quality events, support quality systems, identify process improvements, and help ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory expectations. Your contributions will directly support Thermo Fisher Scientific's commitment to delivering high-quality products and enabling customer success.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport quality assurance activities for clinical and commercial manufacturing programs.Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, and other functional teams to ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.Lead quality investigations, perform root cause analyses, and support the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.Evaluate quality system data and metrics to identify trends and recommend process improvements.Participate in risk assessments and quality planning activities to support product lifecycle management.Support technology transfer activities and implementation of new manufacturing processes.Participate in internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality systems and operational performance.Maintain current training requirements and ensure compliance with company policies, GMP regulations, and applicable quality standards.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or another scientific or technical discipline.Experience: Advanced degree with 3+ years of experience, or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in quality assurance within a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience supporting GMP quality systems and regulatory compliance.Preferred QualificationsASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or other relevant quality certification.Experience supporting biologics manufacturing or biopharmaceutical processes.Experience supporting customer audits and regulatory inspections.Experience applying statistical analysis and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH, GMP, and applicable regulatory requirements.Experience with deviation investigations, CAPA management, change control, quality risk management, and document control.Effective project management and organizational skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.CompetenciesCustomer focusCollaboration and teamworkQuality and compliance mindsetAccountability and ownershipContinuous improvement orientationTechnical problem solvingEffective communicationSound judgmentWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a regulated GMP manufacturing environment and may require interaction with production, laboratory, warehouse, and office-based functions. Occasional travel (up to 25%) may be required.BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, 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.