Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Waters
New Castle, DE · Posted June 25, 2026
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About the job
Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for supporting production of high end analytical instrumentation at our New Castle, Delaware, facility. This position is part of a dynamic cross-functional engineering team that investigates defects and drives continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
The manufacturing engineering activities may involve:
Theoretical and experimental investigation for failure analysis and qualification of alternate hardware
Technical direction and coordination in a manufacturing environment
Conception and planning of resources to support hardware requirements
The analysis, evaluation, and solution of technical problems encountered in the application of manufacturing methods, facilities, processes, materials and tooling incident to the fabrication and assembly of high-technology instruments
Responsible for maintaining the design of released products with the goal of continuously improving quality, customer satisfaction,efficiency of production and cost-effectiveness
Follows established policies and procedures, performs professional manufacturing engineering assignments requiring full use and application of standard manufacturing principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Analyzes engineering drawings and support documentation for application to project requirements and producibility
Provides imaginative, detailed, and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving conventional utilization of manufacturing engineering techniques
Investigates problems that arise in-house and at suppliers during the fabrication, assembly, and test of instruments and develops, evaluates, and implements solutions
Analyzes problem data for trends to identify and prioritize long-term solutions
Qualifications
Minimum of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
3 years or more experience in a related role is preferred
Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated application of engineering principles, theories, and procedures used for the development and manufacture of electro-mechanical systems
Strong communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skill
Hands-on problem solver with a passion for continuous improvement of production processes
Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
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 mechanical engineer solid works 2D/3D CAD manufacturing lean production