Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance - Lenexa, KS - Full-time

Position Overview

As the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Facilities, Equipment, Reliability, and Engineering functions at our high‐volume manufacturing site in Lenexa, Kansas. You will drive asset reliability, lead large-scale automation and capital projects, and develop a strong technical organization while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. (Relocation Assistance Available.)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & develop the engineering organization by guiding Facilities, Equipment, Reliability, and Engineering teams through structured development plans and effective talent management.
• Drive automation and capital project execution by designing and implementing large-scale automation solutions, including robotics and PLC/HMI systems.
• Strengthen maintenance and reliability performance through predictive/preventive maintenance strategies and TPM practices.
• Set engineering and site standards to ensure systems meet safety, compliance, and QSR/ISO requirements while supporting scalable manufacturing.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance by promoting a strong safety culture and alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 5+ years of progressive engineering and maintenance leadership experience in large-scale, high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven success designing, integrating, and implementing large automation systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Extensive background in facility management, equipment reliability, capital projects, and maintenance operations with proven ability to develop and grow technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device industries.
• Extensive understanding of automation systems, PLC/HMI programming, robotics, and machine control integration.
• Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range estimated for this position in Kansas: $130,000.00–$194,950.00. This role may include a variable annual bonus based on individual and team performance. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Generous paid time off (at least 120 hours PTO, 10 paid holidays) and paid parental leave.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan and Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Additional benefits such as employee assistance, family support programs, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, accident & life insurance, and disability coverage.

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