Manufacturing Engineer
Waters · Lindon, UT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Waters (pharma & life sciences) in Lindon, UT. Working with manufacturing operators to ensure product is built to specification.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Utah: typical posted base $98k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 20 manufacturing engineer openings in Utah, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live manufacturing postings in Utah.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$125k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 65%
- New product launch 55%
- Tooling 50%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 45%
- Root cause 40%
- Six Sigma 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Waters
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Full description from WatersAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Working with manufacturing operators to ensure product is built to specification
- ◆Updates BOM's for excisiting products as well as new products
- ◆Work with R&D engineering team on new product readiness for manufacturing
- ◆Work with quality to ensure facility is meeting ISO 9001
requirements
- ✓Work to resolve quality issues found internally
- ✓Work with field technicians to help troubleshoot issues found out in the field.
Qualifications
- ✓Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preffered)
- ✓Equivalent work experience is acceptable
- ✓4+ years in a technical manufacturing role
- ✓Proficient in understanding CAD drawings
- ✓Proficient with in writing technical documents
- ✓Hands on mentality
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
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Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and supporting production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost. This role works cross-functionally with production and R&D to troubleshoot issues, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products meet performance and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on shop floor experience to drive operational excellence.