Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - New Castle DE

Waters; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in New Castle, DE seeks a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team responsible for developing, improving and delivering high-quality manufacturing systems. The role focuses on cost reduction, process optimization, and NPI readiness, with emphasis on safety and ISO9001 compliance.

You will mentor engineers, partner with cross-functional teams, and oversee budgets and capital equipment to support operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering or equivalent; 10+ years in electromechanical manufacturing with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with digital literacy.
• Budgeting, planning, and communication skills; adaptable to customer needs.
• Proven leadership, collaboration, and change management experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: mechanical/electrical assembly, testing, inspection.
• Experience building teams, oversight, and KPI development.
• Experience with SAP/ERP preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in New Castle, DE.

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 while ensuring ISO9001 compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement through design for manufacturing, visual standard work, cost-reduction, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety, Quality policies and procedures.
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives with finance, operations, supply chain to improve efficiency and financial recovery.
• Support New Product Introduction activities for internal manufacturing readiness.
• Evaluate engineering requests, determine feasibility, make/buy status, and priorities.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets; oversee capital equipment acquisition.
• Lead research on quality and production efficiency improvements and implement Six Sigma/Lean/TPM.
• Mentor and coach engineers to collaborate with design, quality, maintenance, and production teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Digital literacy

Budgeting

Communication

Change management

Problem solving

Strategic planning

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.