Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - New Castle DE

• ◆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

• ✓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

• ◆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

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.