Quality Engineer II, Instrument Plant

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.

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As our Quality Engineer II, you'll be the go-to expert for applying and interpreting plant and department procedures, ensuring we stay consistent and compliant with our Quality Systems. You'll leverage sophisticated statistical and analytical tools while working across enterprise systems and corporate directives to support both new and existing product lines.

• Champion Quality Compliance: Maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and regional regulatory requirements across the entire product lifecycle - from design and manufacturing to assembly, testing, inspections, and customer complaint resolution

• Master Documentation: Develop and maintain Device History Files in full compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring every detail is captured and accessible

• Drive Quality Intelligence: Generate critical CTQ (Critical to Quality) indices and provide actionable recommendations and solutions to emerging issues for project teams, operations, and suppliers

• Lead Product Integration: Support the seamless integration of new products into Manufacturing and Operations, ensuring quality is built in from day one

• Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Guarantee that BD Diagnostic Systems divisional and departmental policies, procedures, practices, and facilities meet all applicable regulatory requirements

• Mentor and Coach: Share your expertise by helping others understand and apply Quality Systems and procedures effectively

• Analyze and Optimize: Perform sophisticated trend analysis, risk management (including FMEA, Hazard Analysis, and Fault Tree analysis), and apply Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement

• Variety: Support one or more instrument platforms on sustaining activities including complaints, non-conformances, and daily operational challenges

• Leadership Opportunities: Take the lead on root cause investigations for moderately complex issues and make a tangible difference

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Research and Development, Operations, and other key departments - collaboration is part of your daily routine!

• Hands-On Problem Solving: Actively participate on teams, support audits, ensure documentation compliance, and process CAPAs, change controls, and deviation…