Manufacturing Automation Senior Director

Thermo Fisher Scientific UK

10+ years manufacturing engineering experience
5+ years leadership in automation initiatives
Experience with robotics iot ai ml digital twins
This role seeks an experienced leader to drive innovation and efficiency in the manufacturing automation program across global sites

Job Summary

  • This role seeks an experienced leader to drive innovation and efficiency in the manufacturing automation program across global sites.
  • The successful candidate will develop enterprise-wide strategies aligning automation technologies like robotics, AI/ML, and digital twins with long-term business goals.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific is a world leader in serving science with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion, aiming to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Matching Summary

This role seeks an experienced leader to drive innovation and efficiency in the manufacturing automation program across global sites.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years manufacturing engineering experience
  • 5+ years leadership in automation initiatives
  • Experience with robotics IoT AI ML digital twins
  • Knowledge of MES and Industry 4.0 principles
  • Track record in regulated life sciences environments

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • MBA or Master's degree preferred
  • Global matrix organization experience
  • Strong influence on senior collaborators
  • Proven change management capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial operations
  • 5+ years in leadership roles for large-scale automation
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent credentials

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