Engineer | Technical Sourcing

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Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to work on global projects that improve health, safety, and the environment.

Location/Division Specific Information

Marietta Manufacturing is part of Laboratory Equipment at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Our products serve pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and university sectors for research and disease prevention.

Discover Impactful Work:

The Technical Sourcer is a key member of the Marietta site procurement team in our Laboratory Equipment Division (LED). They will be our technical resource for the site procurement team & our strategic vision. They will drive engineering support on new product initiatives and existing product lines through cost savings/avoidance initiatives, revenue generation initiatives, risk mitigation efforts, resolve quality issues, and supplier consolidation.

A day in the Life:

• Assist in identification & evaluation of select suppliers to ensure the procurement of high-quality materials and components at the best possible cost.
• Collaborate with suppliers to find opportunities for cost savings, quality improvements, and innovation in materials and processes.
• Support New Product Development initiatives.
• Coordinate and direct investigations into new processes, materials, and technologies, providing training for operations as needed. Manage the validation process.
• Resolve production shortage issues through solution-based approach on helping procurement with finding suitable alternates & working with local engineering on quick implementation.
• Serve as procurement liaison to lead engineering efforts through the engineering change process. This includes learning & implementing the Marietta change process & working with local functions (quality/POE/ME/etc.) for timely change support.
• Capital Projects: Prepare sourcing-led capital appropriation requests and manage the administration of approved project capital in conjunction with sourcing manager.
• Creative thinking. i.e. bringing fact-based solutions to complicated scenarios.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Minimum of Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• BS or equivalent experience required; preferred experience of 1-2+ years in product design, product development, sourcing and/or manufacturing experience.
• Preferred experience in working with vendors & contract manufacturers.
• Preferred experience with change support in highly regulated industry.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong project management skills.
• Value engineering, process development, should-cost modeling experience, DFA/DFM/DFx experience.
• Relevant experience managing electromechanical suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Proficiency in CAD Design software, SolidWorks, Pro/E, or equivalent.
• Understanding of phase gate development processes and methodologies across multiple fields and subject matters is preferred.
• Medical devices experience preferred i.e. experience with regulatory bodies (NSF/UL/ISO/etc.).

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!