Manufacturing Engineering III - Project Manager - Onsite Allentown, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Manufacturing Engineering III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will function as the Project Manager to lead capital projects for new equipment acquisitions that advance our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you will manage strategic initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget and quality parameters. You will utilize Smartsheet to develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, budget tracking, and finance/budget milestone payments. You will coordinate meetings with vendors to ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and specifications. You will collaborate with teams across the organization to drive project execution while building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. This position requires someone who can navigate ambiguity, guide teams effectively, and succeed in a matrix environment. Your project management expertise and leadership will be critical in delivering impactful results that support business growth and operational excellence.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, tools and best practices

• Leadership abilities with proven success guiding teams through influence

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with all levels

• Experience managing capital project budgets, timelines, risks and stakeholder expectations

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously

• Business acumen and strategic mindset

• Problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to risk mitigation

• Proficiency with MS Office suite and project management software like Smartsheet

• Experience in regulated industry (e.g. pharmaceutical, medical device) preferred

• Knowledge of GMP/GLP, ISO and other relevant quality standards preferred

• Travel may be required up to 20%

• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in project management leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, or an equivalent combination of technical certification plus 5 years of experience in project management leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within manufacturing engineering on GMP industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, food and beverage, or similar)

• Preferred Fields of Study: Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred