Waters Corporation

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - New Castle DE

Waters Corporation • $120K — $145K *
New Castle, DE 19720In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in managerial roles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with budget planning and communication
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical equipment
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, SAP preferred
  • Ability to lead teams and mentor engineers effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers
  • Oversee development and optimization of manufacturing processes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping
  • Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to streamline processes
  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets and capital equipment acquisitions
  • Mentor and coach engineers in improving collaboration and efficiency

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on accountability and safety
  • Opportunities for professional development through mentorship
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for comprehensive project oversight
  • Involvement in New Product Introduction initiatives
  • Commitment to continuous improvement methodologies
  • Access to advanced digital tools for operational efficiency
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to join our New Castle, DE team. This role will provide leadership of the team responsible for the development, quality, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing systems, processes and methods for delivering value to our customers.

Typical tasks of the position include, but are not limited to

  • Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, productivity and safety.
  • Oversee development and optimization of manufacturing processes including assembly, testing, tools, and failure analysis while ensuring compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and ISO9001 standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement through design for manufacturing improvements, visual standard work, cost-reduction initiatives, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen activities.
  • Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality)
  • Lead cross-departmental initiatives by collaborating with finance, operations, supply chain, and other stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and align organizational efforts towards achieving financial recovery and operational excellence.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through participation in cross functional business core teams to align and ensure successful internal manufacturing readiness.
  • Evaluate and approve engineering requests, determining feasibility, make/buy status, and workload priorities
  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets; oversee justification, selection, and acquisition of capital equipment to support operational efficiency.
  • Lead team to research and develop techniques to improve product quality and production efficiencies and assist in implementing process improvement initiatives (Six Sigma /Lean /TPM) in partnership with business leaders
  • Mentor and coach engineers to collaborate effectively with design, quality, maintenance, and production teams


The successful candidate will have a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience that would include the following

  • BA or BS Degree in Engineering or similar discipline with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing of electro-mechanical equipment of which 5+ years must include managerial responsibilities
  • Analytical, Problem-Solving Skills & Digital literacy: Strong analytical capabilities to assess project performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Familiarity with digital tools enhances continuous improvement.
  • Budget planning experience, organizational and planning skills, communication skills and ability to adapt to work environment and customer needs
  • Proven track record in communication, leadership, business analysis, process development, administration, and change management.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including mechanical and electrical assembly, testing, and inspection
  • Experience with team building, project oversight, and developing engineering KPIs procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, expectations and accountabilities
  • SAP experience preferred, but experience in any ERP system acceptable
  • Ability to work onsite in New Castle Delaware


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.
Learn more about Waters Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$20.4 billion
Industry
Consumer Technology
Net Income
$521.5 million
Founded
1905
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
WAT
* Ladders Estimates

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