Director Operations Electron Microscopy, Eindhoven

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Director, Operations – Electron Microscopy At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that has a real impact on a global scale. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer—and we support our teams with the resources and opportunities to achieve their full potential while solving some of the world’s toughest challenges. The Role We are seeking a Director of Operations to lead manufacturing for our high-end Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) product line. This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering complex, high-value systems in a low-volume, high-mix, made-to-order manufacturing environment. You will drive operational excellence, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while partnering cross-functionally to meet strategic business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations for complex, high-tech capital equipment Drive performance in a low-volume, high-mix, build-to-order environment Ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery Champion continuous improvement, lean practices, and operational excellence Partner with engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver business outcomes Build and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of safety and quality Key Requirements Essential: Proven experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing of made-to-order, large-scale capital equipment Advanced degree with 6+ years, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in high-tech industries Preferred fields of study: Engineering (including Electronics or Electro-Mechanical Engineering), Physics, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline Experience with P&L ownership and manufacturing performance management Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and regulatory standards Demonstrated success in leading continuous improvement and lean initiatives Experience operating in complex, matrixed organisations Strong financial, strategic planning, and business acumen Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Experience with ERP systems and digital manufacturing tools Ability to travel up to 25% (including international) Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.