Production Engineer

Production Engineer

As a Production Engineer, responsibilities include the development of various processes, programming CNC milling and turning centers, tooling and fixture design, routing and bills of material, and other process details as required. The role works with a team of Production Engineers under the guidance of an Engineering Manager. Typical part configurations range from simple to moderately complex. The engineer will identify and implement process improvements and cost reductions on existing processes.

• Generate CNC programs for milling, turning and swiss machines.
• Write clear and detailed operating procedures and processes for manufactured/assembled components.
• Create bills of material, routings, and cost estimates for new products and updates to existing products and processes.
• Conceptualize and design fixturing and tooling required in a manufacturing environment.
• Evaluate non-conforming product and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Implement cost‑cutting ideas by reducing waste and processing.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and SPC in manufacturing areas.
• Collaborate with the Quality and Production teams to ensure smooth implementation of processes.
• Train production staff on new processes and provide technical support where required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations all processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Vocational trade school education preferred.
• 3–6 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to multiple types of manufacturing equipment including CNC machining centers (milling,, Swiss), robotics, automation cells, and assembly equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Solid Works and ESPRIT CAM or equivalent.
• CNC machining and G Code.
• Good knowledge of process development.
• Experience with hand tools and inspection equipment such as vernier calipers, dial indicators, and gauges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task and perform a wide range of activities.
• Ability to work under a timeline with focus, urgency and accountability.
• Ability to solve basic to moderate technical problems.
• Strong computer experience including MS Office.
• Understanding of 5S & Lean principles.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Ability to work in a machine shop environment.
• SAP experience.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:

WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values. We comply 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, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Waters is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.