Waters Corporation

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Waters Corporation • $90K — $120K *
New Castle, DE 19720In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or process engineering
  • Strong knowledge of DFM and DFA principles
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization methodologies
  • Proficiency in CAD software for design review and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Provide innovative solutions to manufacturing engineering challenges
  • Ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of new products throughout development
  • Develop work instructions and train manufacturing staff on processes and equipment
  • Design efficient tooling for fabrication and assembly
  • Generate reports on project status and communicate risks to core teams
  • Lead technical activities and coordinate support personnel for project objectives
  • Analyze engineering drawings for project requirements and producibility

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in product development
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
  • Engagement in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing setting
Full Job Description
Overview

The Senior New Product Implementation (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer will be a member of the NPI engineering team. The NPI team is responsible for supporting development of products throughout their entire lifecycle, which includes initial concept through final design and initial production. This may include working from engineering design documents, specifications, and/or prototypes to determine equipment, tooling, materials and methods of manufacture and installation to produce quality products within cost and specification guidelines. As needed, they will identify and implement process improvements and cost reductions for components and systems of existing products.

Responsibilities

  • Provides imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving conventional utilization of manufacturing engineering techniques
  • Participates in development process to insure manufacturability, quality, and cost effectiveness of new products. Evaluates and selects appropriate manufacturing processes and suppliers.
  • Develops work instructions and trains manufacturing staff on assembly and test process, equipment, and software
  • Designs tooling for efficient and repeatable fabrication and assembly processes
  • Generates reports and deliverables, presents on project status, and communicates project risk with opperations and core team
  • Functions in a technical leadership role and can effectively coordinate and lead activities and other support personnel to meet project objectives
  • 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 as it pertains to project requirements and producibility


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or process engineering

Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization methodologies
  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent) for design review and analysis
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
  • Understanding of materials, tooling, and fabrication processes relevant to the industry
  • Ability to develop and execute test plans, validation protocols, and failure analysis


Project & Process Management:
  • Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Ability to define and implement manufacturing strategies for new product introduction
  • Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure smooth production ramp-up
  • Knowledge of cost analysis, risk assessment, and quality control in manufacturing


Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Leadership and mentorship experience, guiding junior engineers and technicians


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry-specific experience in electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or related fields
  • Certifications in Six Sigma, PMP, or Lean Manufacturing
  • Experience with automation, robotics, or IoT integration in manufacturing


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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