Waters Corporation
life sciences
AssociateDirectorEngineering
“Associate Director Engineering at Waters Corporation. Skills: Engineering leadership, Manufacturing support, Sustaining engineering, NPI support. Lead site engineering organization. Establish clear priorities”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure products are manufactured safely, compliantly, on time, and at target cost and quality; Achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets; Improve manufacturing throughput, yield, cycle time, and product reliability; Ensure work is prioritized and aligned with business needs; Improve PPV and reduce costs for existing instrument platforms; Embed critical features, inspection points, and test requirements in manufacturing and QC processes; Ensure compliance with engineering standards, design control requirements, and documentation practices; Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable quality systems and regulatory requirements; Promote a safety culture across all engineering areas
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Disciplined problem-solving; Root cause analysis
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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, 10–12+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing, sustaining engineering, or product development, 4+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment, experience supporting electro-mechanical instrumentation or complex manufacturing systems, Demonstrated success managing multiple engineering projects in a regulated, matrixed environment, Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D, Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
Master’s degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree, PMP and/or Six Sigma (Black Belt or DFSS) certification, Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or analytical instrumentation industries, working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and design control environments, Experience supporting global manufacturing or contract manufacturing partners
What You'll Do.
Lead site engineering organization
Establish clear priorities
Build engineering capability
Foster culture of accountability
Provide technical leadership
Partner with Operations leadership
Support manufacturing throughput
Ensure engineering support
Lead capital equipment implementation
Own sustaining engineering portfolio
Lead cost-reduction initiatives
Drive disciplined problem-solving
Ensure effective ECO execution
Partner with R&D for NPI
Ensure manufacturing readiness
Provide site representation
Support integration of acquisitions
Support product lifecycle management
Participate in project reviews
Ensure site engineering alignment
Provide engineering support for suppliers
Partner with Supply Chain
Ensure critical features defined
Maintain ownership of engineering drawings
Ensure compliance with standards
Develop site-specific frameworks
Ensure engineering activities comply
Provide technical support for audits
Ensure adherence to EH&S
Support GMP processes
Develop and manage budgets
Provide cost estimates
Track and report metrics
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Operations, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and global engineering leadership; Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D; Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D; Partner with R&D to support new instrument transfer; Provide site representation in cross-functional NPI and platform governance forums; Partner with Supply Chain and Quality to address supplier quality issues
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Managing multiple engineering projects
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