Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - New Castle DE

tacareers-waters; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in New Castle, DE seeks a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the team responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing systems and processes for electro‑mechanical equipment. You will drive cost‑reduction, quality improvements, and efficient NPI readiness.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership, strong analytical and budget skills, and hands‑on experience with DFMA, Lean, Six Sigma, and SAP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree in Engineering or similar discipline (minimum 10+ years in manufacturing electro‑mechanical equipment)
• Analytical, problem-solving skills and digital literacy; ability to assess project performance and drive improvement
• Budget planning, organizational and planning skills, strong communication ability
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, fostering accountability, productivity and safety.
• Oversee development and optimization of manufacturing processes, including assembly, testing, tools, and failure analysis, ensuring ISO9001 compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement through DFMA, visual standard work, cost-reduction, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen activities.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, supply chain and other stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and drive operational excellence.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through cross-functional core teams for manufacturing readiness.
• Evaluate engineering requests for feasibility, make/buy decisions, and prioritization.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and capital equipment acquisitions to improve efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to improve product quality and production efficiencies using Six Sigma/Lean/TPM methods.
• Mentor and coach engineers to collaborate with design, quality, maintenance and production teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Budget planning

Communication skills

Project oversight

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP system

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

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.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation.

It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community.

Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.