Staff Quality Engineer - Instruments

RXinsider LTD.; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation is seeking a senior Quality Engineer to lead Quality System interpretation and implementation within manufacturing or validation settings. You will develop SOPs and policies, manage schedules, and ensure documentation compliance to regulatory standards.

You will guide process control, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement, using statistical tools to drive CAPA and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a regulated environment.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• 7 years experience in a regulated environment or 5 with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Quality System requirements in manufacturing or validation environments.
• Develop and implement SOPs and organizational policies.
• Build, manage, and maintain project schedules and timelines.
• Ensure documentation processes comply with regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance on process control, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement.
• Use statistical tools to identify root causes and drive CAPA.
• Support internal and external audit activities and readiness.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We Are The People Who Give Possibilities Purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key quality leader responsible for interpreting and applying Quality System requirements and developing/implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and organizational policies within manufacturing or validation environments
• Build, manage, and maintain project schedules and timelines to ensure efficient execution and delivery
• Ensure all documentation processes are compliant with applicable regulatory and quality standards
• Provide guidance across core Quality System elements, including process control and supplier qualification, while identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities (both internal and external)
• Utilize statistical tools and data analysis techniques to identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and resolve moderately complex quality issues effectively
• Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring readiness and compliance
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles, technical concepts, and quality science methodologies to deliver measurable and validated results

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience in a regulated environment.
• Master's degree and 5 years experience in a regulated environment.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You".

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$117,800.00 - $188,600.00 USD Annual

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.