Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $45 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Whether our customers are advancing life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving laboratory efficiency, enhancing patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are committed to supporting them.

Our global team delivers an exceptional combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of laboratory products manufactured across global sites, while driving cost optimization and design standardization initiatives
• Manage and deliver complex projects in a program management capacity as part of a cross-functional team
• Apply strong design expertise with a solid understanding of global qualification standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at or below target cost through robust engineering planning, including quality, cost, schedule, and risk management
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to drive effective and sustainable solutions
• Build and strengthen technical knowledge and proficiency across product lines
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by coordinating technical training, addressing capability gaps, and supporting the development of a strong technical pipeline
• Collaborate effectively with sourcing, operations, quality, service, and global R&D teams, as well as external suppliers and partners
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and validate annualized savings for assigned projects
• Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining product quality and performance
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure compliance and secure required product approvals
• Demonstrate a strong track record of delivering measurable business impact.

Skills & Proficiencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5-8+ years of relevant experience, including product cost optimization and VAVE project execution
• Proven experience leading end-to-end complex projects, with a minimum of 5 full lifecycle project executions in a project leader role
• Strong expertise in stage-gate or technical review processes
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements, certifications, and global engineering standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
• High attention to detail, accountability, and ownership mindset
• Ability to think creatively and drive innovative solutions
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• VAVE and/or PMP certification
• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and CAD tools such as UG/NX, along with working knowledge of simulation tools like Ansys