Senior Product Assurance Engineer

Overview

Waters is seeking a flexible and dedicated engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Product Assurance Engineers provide technical direction and support for the development and manufacturing of our Mass Spectrometry products. The role will enagage with all aspects of a product life cycle from development into production, manufacturing support to ongoing product and process improvement. 

Responsibilities

Product Assurance are ultimately responsible for the quality of the processes that deliver a finished product to our customers, working closely with R&D, Design Engineering, Production Engineering and New Product Introduction teams. The new engineer will work part of the team...

• Designing and delivering efficient test processes for all new Mass Spectrometers.
• Evaluating performance and manufacturing stability on Beta and PP products to ensure stable production. 
• Providing technical support to test floors globally to ensure quarterly output targets are achieved. 
• Leading manufacturing evaluation of cost reduction projects and design enhancements including supplier transfers and other manufacturing improvement projects. 
• Leading technical investigation into production quality issues and driving yield improvement initiaitves. 
• Acting as the technical Subject Matter Experts within Operations for Mass Spectrometers. 

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific subject.

At least 1 year experience using Waters Mass Spectrometry products with a core understanding of how they work. 

• Logical mindset towards problem solving. 
• Strong time and task management skills, managing multiple actions simultaeously to completion within deadlines.
• Ability to work and think independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments inside and outside of Operations.
• Ability to communicate and document progress clearly and concisely both written and verbally.

Occasional overseas travel will be required to alternative manufacturing sites and suppliers. 

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

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.