Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific UK

Tijuana, Mexico
On-site
Micromolding, injection molding, blow molding
Capital projects and capacity expansions
Engineering changes and releases
Thermo Fisher Scientific UK is seeking a Senior Manager for Manufacturing Engineering in Tijuana, Mexico, focusing on leading engineering functions in a molding plant that produces medical devices. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in molding operations, particularly micromolding, and be adept at managing capital projects, process validations, and engineering changes

Job Summary

  • Responsible for strategically leading the Engineering function in a pipette micromolding, injection molding, blow molding, and assembly plant, with focus on capital projects, capacity expansions, plant sustainability, engineering changes and releases, as well as product and process validations and revalidations.
  • This role ensures that engineering solutions support business objectives, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements, working in coordination with the Tool Room (molds) area, without direct operational responsibility over maintenance or Tool Room.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, manage Engineering budget, including CAPEX planning and prioritization, and drive sustainability initiatives.

Matching Summary

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Thermo Fisher Scientific UK is seeking a Senior Manager for Manufacturing Engineering in Tijuana, Mexico, focusing on leading engineering functions in a molding plant that produces medical devices. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in molding operations, particularly micromolding, and be adept at managing capital projects, process validations, and engineering changes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Micromolding, injection molding, blow molding
  • Capital projects and capacity expansions
  • Engineering changes and releases
  • Validation Master Plan and IQ/OQ/PQ
  • ISO 13485, ISO 9001 compliance
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)

Nice-to-have

  • Promote Lean / PPI methodologies
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in molding manufacturing
  • Expertise in molding operations for medical devices
  • Hands-on knowledge of micro-molding processes
  • Proven track record leading capital projects and NPI
  • Advanced English

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