B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
At least 3 years in a related manufacturing engineering role preferred
Strong grasp of engineering principles for electro-mechanical systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Hands-on problem solver focused on continuous improvement
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Proficient with 2D/3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Support production with high-end analytical instrumentation
Conduct theoretical and experimental failure analyses
Coordinate technical activities within a manufacturing setting
Plan resources for hardware requirements
Address technical issues in manufacturing processes and materials
Enhance design quality and efficiency of production
Investigate and resolve in-house and supplier problems
Benefits
Work within a dynamic cross-functional engineering team
Opportunities for continuous professional development
Involvement in high-tech instrument manufacturing
Ability to drive significant improvements in product quality
Hands-on problem-solving atmosphere focused on innovation
Full Job Description
Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for supporting production of high end analytical instrumentation at our New Castle, Delaware, facility. This position is part of a dynamic cross-functional engineering team that investigates defects and drives continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.
Typical tasks of the position include, but are not limited to
The manufacturing engineering activities may involve:
Theoretical and experimental investigation for failure analysis and qualification of alternate hardware
Technical direction and coordination in a manufacturing environment
Conception and planning of resources to support hardware requirements
The analysis, evaluation, and solution of technical problems encountered in the application of manufacturing methods, facilities, processes, materials and tooling incident to the fabrication and assembly of high-technology instruments
Responsible for maintaining the design of released products with the goal of continuously improving quality, customer satisfaction,efficiency of production and cost-effectiveness
Follows established policies and procedures, performs professional manufacturing engineering assignments requiring full use and application of standard manufacturing principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Analyzes engineering drawings and support documentation for application to project requirements and producibility
Provides imaginative, detailed, and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving conventional utilization of manufacturing engineering techniques
Investigates problems that arise in-house and at suppliers during the fabrication, assembly, and test of instruments and develops, evaluates, and implements solutions
Analyzes problem data for trends to identify and prioritize long-term solutions
The successful candidate will have a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience that would include the following
Minimum of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
3 years or more experience in a related role is preferred
Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated application of engineering principles, theories, and procedures used for the development and manufacture of electro-mechanical systems
Strong communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skill
Hands-on problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement of production processes
Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
About Waters Corporation
Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts. The company designs, manufactures, sells and services high performance liquid chromatography, ultra performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry technology systems and support products primarily in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. The company's products are used by pharmaceutical, life science, biochemical, industrial, academic and government organizations working in research and development, quality assurance and other laboratory applications. Waters Corporation's products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force and independent distributors.
