Thermo Fisher Scientific · 11 hours ago
Manager Technical Sourcing Engineer
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, and they are seeking a Manager Technical Sourcing Engineer to lead a team of engineers in developing advanced solutions for scientific instruments and equipment. The role involves managing technical sourcing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring supplier quality while achieving cost savings and revenue generation.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Manage a team of Technical Sourcing Engineers
Collaborate with R&D, product development, quality, procurement, and strategic sourcing to align the global sourcing strategy
Successfully conduct cost reduction and manufacturing scale-up initiatives
Resolve supplier quality issues to maintain our detailed production standards
Focus primarily on mechanical components, assemblies, fabricated sheet metal parts, cast and machined parts, and OEM assemblies
Travel up to 20% globally to support and coordinate supplier activities and projects
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles
Preferred Fields of Study: Mechanical Engineering or related field
Professional engineering certification or membership in engineering associations beneficial
Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects and product development initiatives
Experience leading and developing engineering teams of 6-12 professionals
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical system design principles
Expertise in CAD software and 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX)
Demonstrated ability to implement innovation while ensuring quality and safety standards
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes
Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
Excellence in technical mentorship and team development
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel up to 20-25%
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external partners and research institutions
Success meeting project timelines while maintaining high quality standards
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. Equivalent field are also acceptable
Experience managing engineering teams
BS with 8+ years or equivalent experience or MS with 6+ or equivalent experience of hands-on product design, development, and manufacturing experience, or equivalent
Expertise in Mechanical assembly design or cast, machined, and sheet-metal part design
Experience with Particle Optics components and assemblies
Expertise in Electrical and Electro-mechanical component and assembly design and manufacturing process
Expertise in panel layout and schematic design
Experience with electrical and electro-mechanical components in systems design
Strong project management skills with a consistent track record
Experience leading vendors, contract manufacturers, and design firms
Proficiency in value engineering, process development, should-cost modeling, and DFA/DFM/DFx methodologies
Demonstrated ability to manage electromechanical suppliers and contract manufacturers
Knowledgeable in regulatory standards such as FDA, NSF, CSA, UL, ISO 13485 in the medical products industry
Skilled in CAD Design software such as SolidWorks, Pro/e, or equivalent
An understanding of phase gate development processes across diverse teams is helpful
Medical devices experience is helpful
Expertise in building should-cost models for sourced materials
Ability to work independently under ambiguous demands within a global organization
Demonstrated technical writing skills for producing detailed reports and documents
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michel Lagarde
Chief Operating Officer
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