Staff Manufacturing Engineer - ADx Repair Center

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. We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job 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 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Waters Advanced Diagnostics Technical Service Organization helps research and clinical customers efficiently and reliably reach their goals through installation services, repair, maintenance, and ongoing support. Waters Technical Service partners with customers to maximize uptime, solve issues, and expeditiously ensure our customer's instruments are working in top condition, whether over the phone, online, or on-site. Waters Service teams handle support and service issues across the product life cycle. Customer experience is our first priority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Repair Program Project Execution

• Lead repair program projects to deliver targeted part-line cost savings
• Define project scope, milestones, risks, and timelines
• Track execution to schedule and escalate risks as needed
• Drive cross-functional stakeholder accountability

Technical Expertise & Device Knowledge

• Serve as technical SME across ADx devices and repaired spare parts
• Resolve complex manufacturing and repair issues
• Support adoption of standardized repair best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Service

Repair Infrastructure & Process Support

• Own Change Controls and execute process
• Author, review, and support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Create, maintain, and improve repair process documentation
• Support tooling, fixtures, and equipment readiness and maintenance
• Apply Lean and Kaizen methods to improve flow, layout, capacity, and efficiency

Quality & Compliance

• Author deviations and associated documentation
• Create protocols and execute validation activities
• Review and disposition Quality Notifications (QNs)
• Lead Dead-On-Arrival (DOA) investigations and root cause analysis
• Support CAPA activities
• Oversee first article inspection of vendor-supplied repairs

Global Service Enablement Support

• Provide technical support to Global System Support Specialists
• Support knowledge transfer across the Service organization, including other repair locations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8 years experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting repair programs or service manufacturing operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Experience in GMP and FDA-regulated environments
• Lean / Kaizen or continuous improvement experience
• Manufacturing change control and validation experience
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.


We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.


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Required Skills
Engineering Education, Manufacturing Engineering
Optional Skills

Primary Work Location
USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

Work Shift

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Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information
$117,800.00 - $188,600.00 USD Annual