Associate Director Engineering

Waters Corporation

Milpitas, CA, USA
Base: $183,800.00 - $294,100.00 usd annual; bonus/...
Fully remote
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10-12 years engineering experience
4+ years people management experience
This role serves as the senior engineering leader responsible for site-level execution, technical governance, and performance across manufacturing and sustaining functions

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the senior engineering leader responsible for site-level execution, technical governance, and performance across manufacturing and sustaining functions.
  • The position requires partnering with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of Waters Biosciences instruments.
  • Candidates must demonstrate success in managing multiple engineering projects within a matrixed, regulated environment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the senior engineering leader responsible for site-level execution, technical governance, and performance across manufacturing and sustaining functions.

Salary

Base: $183,800.00 - $294,100.00 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive Total Rewards program including competitive compensation and benefits packages

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10-12 years engineering experience
  • 4+ years people management experience
  • Electro-mechanical instrumentation support
  • Regulated manufacturing environment compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree or MBA preferred
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Life sciences industry background
  • Global manufacturing partner experience
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • 10-12 years progressive engineering experience
  • 4+ years leading engineering teams
  • Experience with FDA/ISO 13485/GMP regulations
  • PMP or Six Sigma certification preferred

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