Senior Manager of New Product Excellence & Technical Sourcing Engineering
Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAs 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.Senior Manager, NPX & Technical Sourcing EngineeringPosition SummaryThe Senior Manager of NPX (New Product Excellence) & Technical Sourcing Engineering leads a global team responsible for integrating sourcing strategy into product development. This role bridges R&D, Procurement, and Operations to ensure technical sourcing decisions enable scalable, cost-optimized, and manufacturable designs.This leader drives early design influence, establishes best-in-class DFX and VAVE practices, and builds repeatable tools, playbooks, and processes that elevate sourcing engineering capability across the NPI lifecycle.Key Responsibilities Strategic LeadershipDefine and deploy technical sourcing strategies embedded within NPI programsPartner with R&D, Manufacturing, and Procurement to align product design with supplier capabilitiesChampion DFX and VAVE to optimize cost, quality, manufacturability, and sustainabilityEstablish technology roadmaps and lead supplier innovation and capability engagement forumsAdvise NPI leadership on trade-offs across cost, performance, risk, and scalability Supplier Strategy & DevelopmentBuild and manage a high-performing supplier ecosystem aligned to NPI needsOversee supplier selection, onboarding, and technical readinessEnsure robust sourcing strategies and source plans across all NPI programsPartner with Category Management to drive cost, capability, quality, and delivery performanceStandardize supplier engagement through defined processes and best practices NPI Program ExecutionLead DFX and technical sourcing across all NPI phases (concept through production)Drive early make vs. buy decisions aligned to enterprise strategyEstablish and track KPIs (cost vs. target, supplier readiness, lead time, DFX/VAVE impact)Ensure seamless transition from prototype to scalable production Cost EngineeringLead Should Cost and Target Costing methodologies across NPI programsImprove cost accuracy throughout the product lifecycleSupport fact-based supplier negotiations in partnership with Procurement Tools, Playbooks & Capability BuildingDevelop and deploy a standardized DFX Playbook (DFM, DFA, DFSC, DTC)Build scalable tools (target cost models, should-cost tools, supplier assessment frameworks, make vs. buy models)Establish repeatable NPI sourcing processes integrated into stage-gate governanceDrive adoption through training, metrics, and organizational alignment Team LeadershipLead and develop a global team of DFX & TSE engineersBuild capability in DFX, supplier engagement, and cost engineeringEstablish team-level metrics and drive continuous improvementFoster a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and innovationQualificationsEducation & Experience5+ years of experience managing engineering teamsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (Master's preferred)12+ years (BS) or 8+ years (MS) of experience across R&D, manufacturing, technical sourcing, or supply chain, with strong NPI focusProven track record leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships in complex product environmentsTechnical ExpertiseStrong mechanical design foundation, including materials selection, precision mechanisms, and system integrationDeep expertise in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFX (DFM, DFA, DFC/DTC) within product developmentSolid understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication)Experience with BOM development, cost/COGS modeling, and cost engineering principlesProficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and PDM/PLM systemsExperience working with external suppliers and contract manufacturersFamiliarity with regulated product environments (e.g., FDA, ISO, UL) and quality systemsStrong understanding of NPI phase-gate processes and change managementLeadership & Business SkillsStrong project and program management capabilities, with the ability to lead technical initiatives end-to-endDemonstrated ability to influence across engineering, sourcing, and operations stakeholdersExperience operating in global, cross-functional environmentsCore CompetenciesStrategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsClear communication and effective collaborationAbility to prioritize and execute in fast-paced, complex environmentsHigh attention to detail with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement