Automation/Informatics Engineering Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Rockford, Illinois

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

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
  
  


• 3-5 years manufacturing engineering experience with complex manufacturing automated systems.
  
  

• 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.