Manufacturing Engineer

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation, the opening is for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, focused on regulated, high‑volume testing environments and innovative analytical technologies.

We are looking for a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support high‑speed automated filling operations for medical diagnostic reagents. The role focuses on sustaining reliable production, improving process performance, and ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO requirements. Engineers partner cross‑functionally to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment, and drive continuous improvement projects across filling, capping, and labeling systems.

• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for automated filling lines, including troubleshooting process variability, equipment downtime, and line inefficiencies.
• Monitor and improve performance metrics (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap) using data‑driven analysis and decisions.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and plan/implement effective countermeasures.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and equipment reliability through data analysis.
• Collaborate with other engineers and Maintenance teams to perform root‑cause analyses and develop solutions for all aspects of production equipment.
• Support equipment upgrades, commissioning, and integration of new technologies.
• Utilize CAD software to design, modify, and document mechanical components, tooling, line layouts, and equipment improvements.
• Participate in validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain compliant documentation (SOPs, work instructions).
• Ensure adherence to FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
• Support audits and change control processes.
• Partner with Reliability/Maintenance teams to improve preventive maintenance strategies, spare parts management, and equipment uptime.
• Support capital projects, working with OEMs for troubleshooting, upgrades, and installations.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with automated high‑speed filling, capping, or packaging lines.
• Working knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO
  13485 requirements.
• Experience with process validation and structured problem‑solving (RCA, DMAIC).
• Data analysis and graphical presentation skills using Excel or similar software such as Minitab.

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in the medical device, pharma, or diagnostics industry.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI systems and industrial automation.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.