Senior Manager Of New Product Excellence & Technical Sourcing Engineering
Thermo Fisher Scientific UK
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5+ years managing engineering teams
12+ years r&d or manufacturing experience
Strong mechanical design foundation
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Manager of New Product Excellence & Technical Sourcing Engineering to lead a global team focused on integrating sourcing strategy into product development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management and a strong technical background, particularly in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
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Job Summary
This role leads a global team responsible for integrating sourcing strategy into product development to enable scalable and cost-optimized designs.
The position requires establishing best-in-class DFX and VAVE practices while building repeatable tools and playbooks across the NPI lifecycle.
Candidates must partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and Procurement to align product design with supplier capabilities and drive early make vs. buy decisions.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Manager of New Product Excellence & Technical Sourcing Engineering to lead a global team focused on integrating sourcing strategy into product development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management and a strong technical background, particularly in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years managing engineering teams
12+ years R&D or manufacturing experience
Strong mechanical design foundation
DFX and VAVE expertise
Supplier ecosystem management
Cost engineering and should-cost modeling
3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/Creo)
Nice-to-have
Experience in regulated environments FDA ISO UL
Global cross-functional leadership skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Familiarity with stage-gate governance
Ability to drive continuous improvement culture
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Master's degree preferred
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams