Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

**LOCATION: **This is a fully onsite position in Tewksbury, MA. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen

DESCRIPTION:

Join our collaborative Staff Supplier Quality team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to global healthcare, research, and safety. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll ensure the quality and reliability of our supply chain while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

In this role, you'll manage supplier qualification processes, conduct comprehensive audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. You'll work with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Your expertise will be essential in developing and maintaining supplier quality metrics, managing quality agreements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Manage supplier performance, guide quality improvement projects, and contribute to new product introductions. You'll have the opportunity to support team development while working with a global network of professionals dedicated to excellence in quality management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree plus 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years of experience in supplier quality management within regulated industries (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar)
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, or related technical field
• Quality Lead Auditor certification preferred
• ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or Quality Engineer (CQE) desired
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification advantageous
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP)
• Proven expertise in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, 8D, PPAP, APQP, SPC)
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management software
• Experience with supplier audit programs and CAPA management
• Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems (SAP, Track Wise)
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time for supplier audits and quality management activities
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $103,100.00–$140,000.00.

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards