The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Associate is part of the Milford Operations Engineering team and works as an SAP expert supporting Waters LC manufacturing globally throughout Waters product lifecycle from new product introduction through product obsolescence.  This individual collaborates with engineers in the creation and maintenance of bills of materials, job routings, assembly procedures and other required manufacturing and manufacturing engineering documentation workflows.

• Creation and maintenance of manufacturing assembly procedures and SOPs, and related engineering change requests (ECRs)
• Create ECRs and documentation to release or modify tooling and other equipment design files.
• Create and maintain bill of materials routings, and labor standards in SAP
• Participate in cross functional teams supporting continuous improvement initiatives, automation activities, new product introduction and the resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Maintenance of the Waters kit verify system in SAP
• Manage country of origin, production version, and material master as necessary in SAP
• Create and document kits in support of contract manufacturers
• Determine and document appropriate packaging for kits and materials.
• Assist Manufacturing and test engineers as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school diploma. Vocational or certificate program or relevant associate degree (Mechanical / Electrical /Process Engineering) preferred
• Minimum three years of related / relevant experience
• Capable of understanding mechanical drawings, electrical and fluidic schematics
• Experience in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office
• Self-Starter with ability to manage several projects simultaneously, with limited supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• CAD experience (Solid Works / SAP Right Hemisphere)
• SAP experience
• Lean Six Sigma experience
• Experience working in medical or regulated industries.

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.