at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Job Title and Location
Automation/Informatics Engineering Project Manager
Rockford, IL
What to Expect:
+ Design, development and manage of new, complex, equipment and processes. Identifies and solves engineering problems.
+ Development and build of equipment at all levels.
+ Create, update and maintain BOMs, part numbers and assembly documentation/procedures/SOPs/URS/V&V?
+ Create and document assembly and test fixtures.
+ Troubleshoot automation, determine root cause of failure and make improvements to the equipment to prevent reoccurrence.?
+ Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues.;
+ Evaluate production processes and make improvements for better yield and greater efficiency.
+ Identify and implement cost reductions for products previously released into production.
+ Identify alternatives for obsolete parts.
+ Train assemblers, techs and operators on new processes and procedures.
+ Create infrastructure to handle instrument service spares to support the field.
+ Create service tools.
+ Actively interface with the Manufacturing group and other departments (i.e., Tech Svcs., R&D and Marketing) in problem solving with regards to equipment and systems
+ Manage, prioritize and complete projects or programs of moderate size, scope, and duration
+ Coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or or drafters
+ Develop project plan, schedules and work plans, estimate resources and costs, and track and report documents
+ Define the project scope, goals, and deliverables
+ Document and track project plan
+ Monitor progress of projects, identify problems impeding progress, and participate in their resolution
+ Ability to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments
Requirements:
+ BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
+ 3-5 years manufacturing engineering experience with complex manufacturing automated systems.
Skills
+ Requires experience in manufacturing processes/tools like Agile, BOM Structures, Engineering Change process, Manufacturing Deviation process and Discrepant Material process.
+ Must have experience in computer-aided design tools such as Solidworks and FEA simulation.
+ Must be knowledgeable in fabrication processes like machining, Sheet metal, molding, casting and stamping.
+ Shall have demonstrated ability to apply creative problem solving.?
+ Requires good interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
+ Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.?
+ Must have excellent organizational skills.
+ Must have experience developing and documenting manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
+ Must have experience working with third party suppliers and OEMs.
+ Experience creating and implementing manufacturing tests a plus. ?
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.
