Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Millersburg, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Millersburg, PA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific plays a crucial role in optimizing production processes through the application of lean manufacturing principles. This position focuses on identifying areas for improvement, implementing continuous improvement projects, and utilizing data analysis to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The role requires collaboration with diverse teams and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ultimately contributing to the company's mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Responsibilities

• Determine and implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes
• Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Collaborate with diverse teams to effectively implement continuous improvement projects
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement
• Ensure flawless execution of process improvement initiatives and monitor their impact through metrics
• Apply established engineering techniques to thrive in a constantly evolving and fast-paced work environment
• Apply Excel and VBA to develop and maintain complicated spreadsheets, models, and tools for data analysis, process optimization, and decision-making
• Use SQL development experience to extract, analyze, and manipulate data from various databases to support process improvement initiatives
• Maintain and develop Dispatching systems that enable the site to achieve production targets and track performance to production schedules
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand production design requirements and provide recommendations for optimal manufacturing processes
• Develop and implement data visualization techniques to integrate layer information in a clear and concise manner to collaborators, enabling data-driven decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, and 5 years of proven experience in industrial engineering and continuous improvement methodologies, OR Master's degree and 3 years experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities
• Demonstrated capacity to consistently meet project timelines and objectives
• Strong proficiency in Excel and VBA programming, with the ability to develop sophisticated spreadsheets and automate processes
• Solid SQL skills in development and experience in working with databases to extract and manipulate data
• Familiarity with Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Query, and Smartsheet

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401K Company Match up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discount Program
• Recognition Program
• Charitable Gift Matching
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities