Careers at ThermoFisher Scientific

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>The main focus of this role is to drive process optimization in joint partnership with our supplier network to reduce the overall cost structure in our global supply chain. A strong focus will be given on eliminating any type of cost related to poor quality. The Supplier Process Engineer will approach the entire design to manufacturing process holistically and be a strong business partner for both Suppliers & internal R&D teams in terms of manufacturing and cost optimized product & process design.


Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with our suppliers to create an open environment for collaborative process and cost optimization in the Global Supply Chain
• Identify opportunities to improve processes related to the value stream of our Supplier Network. Develop & implement action plans accordingly & in alignment with key stakeholders across functions.
• Reduce overall cost structure in our global supply chain with strong focus on eliminating any type of cost related to poor quality.
• Work closely with the buyers, engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers to drive process optimization at the suppliers’ site. This includes monitoring & auditing progress made based on agreed action plans.
• Accompany and support New Product Introductions (NPI) and Supplier Change Management with focus on integrating Supplier feedback, quality and productivity
• Support our Quality Management Team in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016.

• Engineering, M.Sc. Engineering/Operations Management, Applied Sciences or equivalent.
• more than 10 years experience in manufacturing process optimization, Lean Management or equivalent
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified highly preferred.
• Fluency in English and German (minimum Level C1/C2).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Very good facilitation skills to achieve results collaboratively including suppliers
• Excellent consulting skills, preferable with consulting background
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement practices using root cause analysis tools to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• With your outstanding expertise in process and lean management and design to manufacturing skills you are on a par with GMs and Business Unit Managers at our suppliers as well as our internal R&D principals.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Ability to take direction quickly, setting the right priorities and continue to work with minimal supervision.
• Position will require travel (domestic and international >50%).