{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"093b4a62b3e1a4cc7c419663","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/093b4a62b3e1a4cc7c419663","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/093b4a62b3e1a4cc7c419663","title":"Director Engineering","description":"Now\nAs 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.\nWe are the people who give possibilities purpose\n\nBD 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.\n\nJob Description\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSite Engineering Leadership\n\nLead, manage, and develop the site engineering organization, including manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering, and technical support functions.\n\nEstablish clear priorities, goals, and performance expectations aligned with site and business objectives.\n\nBuild engineering capability, talent depth, and succession plans to support current and future business needs.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high technical standards.\n\nManufacturing & Operations Support\n\nProvide overall technical leadership for manufacturing processes supporting Waters Biosciences instruments.\n\nPartner with Operations leadership to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.\n\nSupport manufacturing throughput, yield improvement, cycle time reduction, and product reliability initiatives.\n\nEnsure engineering support for day‑to‑day production, system and sub‑assembly testing, and issue resolution.\n\nLead or support capital equipment justification, selection, and implementation to improve productivity or replace obsolete assets.\n\nSustaining Engineering & Cost Reduction\n\nOwn and execute the site’s sustaining engineering portfolio, ensuring work is prioritized and aligned with business needs.\n\nLead value engineering, redesign, PPV improvement, and cost‑reduction initiatives for existing instrument platforms.\n\nDrive disciplined problem‑solving using root cause analysis, CI, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.\n\nEnsure effective execution of ECOs, MRBs, and CAPAs in collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D.\n\nNew Product Introduction & Technology Transfer\n\nPartner with R&D to support successful transfer of new Biosciences instruments into manufacturing.\n\nEnsure manufacturing readiness, including processes, tooling, documentation, test strategies, and training.\n\nProvide site representation in cross‑functional NPI and platform governance forums.\n\nSupport integration of acquisitions or new technologies into site manufacturing operations as required.\n\nProduct Lifecycle Governance\n\nSupport product lifecycle management activities, including sustainment, transitions, and end‑of‑life execution.\n\nParticipate in project proposal reviews, portfolio prioritization, and lifecycle decision‑making forums.\n\nEnsure site engineering alignment with global lifecycle strategies for Waters instruments.\n\nSupplier & Supply Chain Engineering Support\n\nProvide engineering support for supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management.\n\nPartner with Supply Chain and Quality to address supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.\n\nEnsure critical features, inspection points, and test requirements are defined and embedded in manufacturing and QC processes.\n\nTechnical Standards, Systems & Documentation\n\nMaintain ownership of engineering drawings, technical documentation, and drawing control systems at the site.\n\nEnsure compliance with engineering standards, design control requirements, and documentation practices.\n\nDevelop and apply site‑specific engineering frameworks and best practices aligned with global standards.\n\nQuality, Regulatory & Safety Compliance\n\nEnsure engineering activities comply with applicable quality systems and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO).\n\nProvide technical support for audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.\n\nEnsure adherence to EH&S requirements and promote a strong safety culture across all engineering areas.\n\nSupport GMP, design control, change management, and risk management processes.\n\nFinancial & Operational Management\n\nDevelop and manage site engineering budgets, forecasts, and operating plans.\n\nProvide cost estimates, run‑rate analysis, and input to annual operating and strategic planning processes.\n\nTrack and report engineering performance metrics to Operations and senior leadership.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.\n\n10–12+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing, sustaining engineering, or product development.\n\n4+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong experience supporting electro‑mechanical instrumentation or complex manufacturing systems.\n\nDemonstrated success managing multiple engineering projects in a regulated, matrixed environment.\n\nExperience working cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D.\n\nExcellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.\n\nPreferred\n\nMaster’s degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree.\n\nPMP and/or Six Sigma (Black Belt or DFSS) certification.\n\nExperience in life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or analytical instrumentation industries.\n\nStrong working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and design control environments.\n\nExperience supporting global manufacturing or contract manufacturing partners.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nTo 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nTo learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.\n\nBecton, 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.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nOptional Skills\n\n.\n\nPrimary Work Location\nUSA CA - Milpitas 155\n\nAdditional Locations\n\nWork Shift\n\nAt BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under \"Our Commitment to You.\"\n\nOur salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. 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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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nTo learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.\n\nBecton, 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.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nOptional Skills\n\n.\n\nPrimary Work Location\nUSA CA - Milpitas 155\n\nAdditional Locations\n\nWork Shift\n\nAt BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under \"Our Commitment to You.\"\n\nOur salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. 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