Sr Chemical Engineer -New Product Introduction (NPI)

Waters Corporation; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation, Taunton, MA, is seeking a Sr Chemical Engineer for New Product Introduction to lead transfer of new chemical products into our manufacturing plant. You will partner with R&D, Chemistry, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure readiness and robust processes for safe production launches.

You will guide equipment validation, process development, and risk assessments while optimizing performance and minimizing downtime across the plant.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, including NPI, process development, tech transfer, scale-up, validation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate technical risks, decisions, requirements, and launch status clearly in written and verbal form.
• Experience with batch reaction chemistry, solids filtration, powder drying, and handling of acids and solvents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of processes across the manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot daily operations and during equipment commissioning to ensure product quality and safety.
• Perform gap analyses between Milford and Taunton capabilities; define mitigation plans and necessary changes.
• Collaborate with NPI Manager and Material Scientist to align priorities, strategy and launch readiness.
• Monitor performance before/during/after launch; investigate deviations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead projects to improve and expand manufacturing processes while minimizing waste.
• Transfer and scale up products from R&D into production; execute commissioning and validation of equipment.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability/fast learner

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Sr Chemical Engineer -New Product Introduction (NPI)

Job Details

• Req. # 27044
• Job Family DE - Development Engineering
• Location US-MA-Taunton
• Pay Range Minimum USD $96,000.00
• Pay Range Maximum USD $160,000.00

Overview

Waters Corporation is seeking a New Product Introduction Engineer to join our Chemical Engineering Team and lead the transfer of new chemical products and processes into our state-of-the‑art manufacturing plant. In this role, you will serve as the engineering lead for new product introductions, partnering with R&D, Chemistry Technical Support, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and EHS. Your role will include assessing manufacturing readiness, defining robust processes, and delivering safe, reliable production launches.

Responsibilities

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of, and become a technical expert for, all processes throughout our manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for the daily operation of the manufacturing plant, as well as during new equipment commissioning and startup, to ensure high product quality, safety, and minimal downtime.
• Perform formal gap assessments comparing Milford's new product requirements with Taunton's current capabilities; define mitigation plans for identified gaps, including process changes, equipment or facility upgrades, new materials or suppliers, analytical methods, validation activities, training, and technical risk reduction.
• Work closely with the NPI Manager and Material Scientist to align project priorities, technical strategy, material requirements, risk assessments, development studies, manufacturing trials, validation plans, and launch-readiness decisions.
• Monitor product and process performance before, during, and after launch, investigate deviations and yield losses, coordinate corrective actions, and complete a structured handoff to Operations after predefined safety, quality, cost, capacity, and reliability targets are achieved.
• Lead projects to improve, enhance, and expand capability of our manufacturing processes while minimizing waste. This includes retrieving and analyzing historical data from our manufacturing data repositories, which may involve creativity and outside-the-box thinking.
• Work with the internal Tech Support group to transfer and scale up products from R&D into production.
• Execute the commissioning, startup, and validation of chemical process equipment systems.
• Develop, review, modify, and approve specifications and drawings for process equipment, instrumentation, valves, and accessories, as well as P&IDs.
• Any other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 4-7 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, including new product introduction, process development, technology transfer, scale-up, validation, troubleshooting, process optimization, and cross‑functional project management, is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate technical risks, decisions, requirements, and launch status clearly in both written and verbal formats is required.
• Knowledge of and experience with batch reaction chemistry, solids filtration, powder drying processes, and handling of large quantities of acids and solvents, is a plus.
• Ability to provide on‑call support during off shifts & weekends.
• The candidate must be independent, motivated, flexible, and a quick learner, with demonstrated ability to evaluate complex product and process requirements, identify manufacturing capability gaps, assess technical risk, and develop practical plans for transferring new products into production.
• The ability to interact within a multi‑disciplinary team and have good oral & written communications skills is required. #LI-CB1

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.

Key Words

• #NPI
• # New Product
• #NPI Engineer
• #New Product Introduction Enigneer