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Hybrid Director, Advanced External Manufacturing
Posted 3 days ago
About the role
- Director of Contract Manufacturing Engineering at Thermo Fisher driving cost-out strategy across Asia. Building partnerships and improving operational performance in the manufacturing network.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team in the development and deployment of a scalable engagement framework focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and risk management
- Build and maintain strong, strategic partnerships with Contract Manufacturers to drive long-term value creation and performance improvement
- Define and lead long-term strategic initiatives to drive sustainable cost reduction through innovation, automation, and Operational Excellence
- Define, track, and drive execution of cost optimization initiatives, including backlog management, key performance metrics, Approved Vendor List (AVL) governance, and value chain optimization
- Assess and adapt engagement strategies based on feedback to ensure alignment with Thermo Fisher’s operational goals
- Conduct regular performance reviews, including quarterly business reviews and on-site workshops at Contract Manufacturer locations
- Partner with Procurement and R&D to drive strategic sourcing and design changes, including supplier tiering and BOM optimization
- Develop and standardize tools, training materials, and methodologies to ensure consistent and scalable execution across Contract Manufacturers
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Contract Manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, or operations strategy roles, with a strong focus on cost reduction and value engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
- Strong engineering and advanced manufacturing background, including experience with automation, digitalization, and process optimization
- Proven experience in Operational Excellence (Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement) within manufacturing environments
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a global, matrixed environment
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including cost evaluation, financial modeling, and investment value assessment
- Strong expertise in cost analysis, financial modeling, and return on investment tracking
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic frameworks across multiple business units
- Experience in risk management, supplier performance management, and scalable solution deployment
- Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Experience with digital manufacturing, data analytics, or Industry 4.0 solutions is a plus.
Benefits
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%
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