Mechanical Engineer Iii – Technical Sourcing, Dfx & Npi
Thermo Fisher Scientific UK
Not specified; not specified; not specified
5+ years mechanical engineering experience
Design for excellence (dfx) principles
Supplier partnership and technical sourcing
This role serves as a key technical leader supporting New Product Introduction through strong Design for Excellence execution and technical sourcing partnerships
Job Summary
This role serves as a key technical leader supporting New Product Introduction through strong Design for Excellence execution and technical sourcing partnerships.
The engineer will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design sophisticated scientific instruments while ensuring manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Candidates must possess strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication alongside regulatory compliance understanding.
Matching Summary
This role serves as a key technical leader supporting New Product Introduction through strong Design for Excellence execution and technical sourcing partnerships.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years mechanical engineering experience
Design for Excellence (DFX) principles
Supplier partnership and technical sourcing
New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle
BOM cost and COGS management
GD&T and tolerance analysis expertise
Nice-to-have
Experience with FDA and ISO 13485 standards
FEA and thermal analysis capabilities
Global supply chain management experience
Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE)
Mentoring junior engineers skills
PPI continuous improvement methodologies
Key Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering required
5+ years NPI and manufacturing experience
MS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years experience
Experience with regulated medical products industry