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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office
Job Description
As an Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Madison, you'll have the chance to create a meaningful impact on a global scale. Our company is dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer, and we're looking for outstanding individuals to join our team.
In this role, you will oversee manufacturing processes to ensure efficient sub-assembly, instrument assembly, and test processes. You will work closely with the manufacturing team to provide them with everything they need to produce quality products, on time, and at the lowest possible cost. You will also drive and participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities:
Develop manufacturing assembly and test work instructions, guides, and procedures
Represent manufacturing on NPI teams to develop efficient designs using DFM and serviceability
Promote the utilization of Lean methodologies and tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, poke-yoke, and value stream mapping
Drive process improvements in operations to reduce scrap and rework
Ensure adequate documentation for tooling, fixtures, and equipment
Engage in supplier assessment, corrective actions, and first article approval processes
Quickly disposition and root cause component and assembly failures
Implement engineering change orders
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
HS Diploma/GED required
2-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations preferred
Experience with good engineering practices
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Data analysis experience
ERP experience, SAP preferred
CAD software experience
Proven track record to fix and solve mechanical issues.
Experience in process improvement and Lean methodologies
Project management experience
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Join our team and be a part of our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255* to request assistance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.