Senior PPI & Industrial Engineer – Spectroscopy Manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work ScheduleFirst Shift (Days)Environmental ConditionsSome degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)Job DescriptionPosition: Senior PPI & Industrial Engineer Spectroscopy ManufacturingLocation: Madison WISchedule: Monday - Friday 1st ShiftHow You Will Make an ImpactAs a Senior PPI & Industrial Engineer supporting our Optical Spectroscopy operations in Madison WI you will serve as a key technical leader driving operational excellence across manufacturing processes for high-precision optical instrumentation. You will develop strategic improvements that improve throughput reduce cost strengthen process capability and support scale-up across both legacy and new product lines. Your expertise will directly increase our ability to deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide.What You Will DoLead Critical Process OptimizationPerform in-depth analysis of manufacturing workflows equipment utilization takt-time alignment and material flow to identify and implement high-impact improvements.Lead large-scale Lean initiativesKaizen events value-stream mapping standard work deploymentto improve efficiency and reduce operational waste.Guide long-term material movement and layout optimization to support growth and scalability.Drive Automation & Technology IntegrationChampion the identification justification and implementation of automation opportunities including semi-automated assembly test automation robotics and digital manufacturing tools.Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Product Engineering to integrate process improvements into new and existing systems.Deliver Cost Quality & Lead-Time ImprovementsOwn and lead multi-functional cost-reduction initiatives focused on labor efficiency material usage scrap/rework reduction and workflow redesign.Support technical root-cause analyses and corrective actions for quality improvements demonstrating data-driven methodologies.Partner with NPI teams to ensure new product processes are scalable well detailed and aligned with manufacturing capabilities in Madison.Champion Data-Driven Decision MakingDevelop and maintain critical key performance indicators and implement analytics dashboards for cycle time throughput yield WIP and efficiency.Apply statistical methods (DOE SPC regression analysis capability studies) to validate process changes and sustain improvements.Present findings and recommendations to site leadership influencing operational and strategic decisions.How You Will Get HereEducationBachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering or closely related field required.Masters degree preferred but not required.ExperienceExperience (5 years) in industrial engineering manufacturing engineering or operations engineering within a production environment.Shown success leading Lean initiatives and multi-functional improvement projects.Experience with automation technologies robotics PLC-based systems or test automation preferred.Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesExpert-level understanding of Lean principles value-stream mapping time studies line balancing and continuous improvement methodologies.Strong analytical skills with proficiency in statistical tools (Minitab JMP Excel).Excellent communication leadership and project management abilities with validated capability to lead teams without direct authority.Hands-on approach working directly on the manufacturing floor with technicians and engineers.Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) is a plus.BenefitsThermo Fisher Scientific offers competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and development opportunities in a global organization that values growth and innovation.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Change Management,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Lean Six Sigma,Root cause Analysis,Industrial Engineering,Internet Of Things,Kaizen,Manufacturing,3PL Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1