Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - New Castle DE

Ta Instruments; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the team responsible for the development, quality, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems and methods that deliver value to customers.

The role requires a strong background in electro‑mechanical manufacturing, 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in a leadership position, and proven ability to manage budgets, drive Kaizen initiatives, and collaborate across functions

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of manufacturing experience in electro‑mechanical equipment.
• At least 5+ years in managerial responsibilities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with digital literacy.
• Budget planning experience and ability to manage capital equipment.
• Proven leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Oversee development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement via Six Sigma/Lean/TPM.
• Lead cross‑departmental initiatives with finance, operations, supply chain.
• Support NPI activities and manufacturing readiness.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and capital approvals.
• Mentor engineers and develop KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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.