Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
You'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are enabled to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a career with us.
Location/Division Specific Information
Fremont, California
Key Responsibilities
Discover Impactful Work
Are you a dedicated professional with a strong attention to detail and the aim to succeed? Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. in Fremont, CA, as a Quality Engineer III and play a role in improving Product, Process, Compliance, and Quality at the site-level in a small factory environment that manufactures high-tech products for the semiconductor industry. This opportunity stands out because you will be part of an outstanding team committed to delivering top-notch solutions.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to establish and implement robust quality control processes throughout the manufacturing and product development lifecycle (e.g., SPC, FMEAs).
Monitor and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, defects, and areas for improvement; recommend updates or changes to improve product quality.
Lead and participate in quality improvement projects, focusing on overall process enhancements, scrap reduction, and supplier quality improvement.
Support the investigation and resolution of quality issues raised by customers, service teams, or sales teams, providing timely and effective responses and actions.
Perform root cause analysis for non-conformance issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to address them.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by using key process indicators and metrics to find opportunities for improving process effectiveness and efficiency.
Work closely with critical suppliers, supporting the Supplier Quality and Operations Engineering teams around supplier quality issues.
Define incoming inspection criteria and sampling plans for critical materials.
Mentor and train team members on quality tools and methodologies, such as statistical process control, failure mode and effects analysis, and 8-D problem-solving.
Develop and maintain quality standards, procedures, and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, including ISO 9001.
Conduct internal ISO audits and product inspections to assess conformance to quality, environmental, and safety standards as well as regulatory requirements.
Build and maintain process/product documentation, including manuals and quality procedures.
How will you get here?
Education
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field or equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of quality-related experience in an ISO 9001 certified environment in a high-tech industry.
Knowledge of improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six-Sigma), auditing experience (leading internal or supplier audits), and statistical methods.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
Experience with problem-solving and risk management tools (8D, CAPA, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA).
Ability to lead projects from inception to completion.
Experience in data analysis that may involve multiple factors and multi-functional areas.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work optimally with multi-functional teams, including international and multicultural teams, suppliers, and customers.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and data analysis tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab).
Domestic travel < 10%.
Employee Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer a company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
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Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is -.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
