Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

This challenging role is created to support the continual expansion of a Singapore-based R&D Center of Excellence for a US$3B MNC in the life sciences industry. The candidate’s principal job function lies with design of mechanical components and assemblies. In addition, the candidate will be asked to perform secondary functions such as sustaining engineering and cross-functional support relating to Singapore-based manufacturing operations. The position will report to a local Mechanical engineering team lead and will require occasional regional and global travel (10-15%).

• Design functional system components as well as sub-assemblies to support the development of new products or to improve existing products
• Seek balanced optimal design by taking into consideration influencing factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, interchangeability, ease of assembly, and cost
• Communicate and coordinate with other organizations affected by design development and changes, such as operations, logistics, quality, and suppliers
• Proficient in applying detail industry drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Process Engineering Change Orders and practice organized revision control using a PDM tool (SAP)
• Have proven track record of product development experience from concept stage to mass production
• Could gather design requirements during early stages of development with strong communication and coordination with other stakeholders internally and across geographies
• Conduct design reviews with key stakeholders, gather feedback and progress designs forward.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior members of the mechanical engineering team
• Have proven project management and peer leadership skills to meet the design delivery timelines
• Comply with all workplace safety regulations, company policies and procedures. Ensure work meets company quality standards
• To liaise with suppliers to improve and/or gain knowledge of manufacturing techniques & cost-effective manufacture.
• Peer checking of engineering documentation, ECRs and drawings
  Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality system at the sites via adherence to applicable policies and procedures
• Complete Quality System related actions in a timely manner according to procedures e.g. CAPA, NCR
• Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or equivalent, well versed in parametric modelling and drafting.
• Proficiency in 3D parametric solid modelling is a must. Experience with Solidworks / Unigraphics NX preferred
• Good understanding on the various manufacturing methods – machining, stamping, moulding, forming, welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced design environment with complex project attributes, involving mechanical, electrical, fluidic and optical components
• Ability to produce completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively within a team environment that may span multiple geographical and time zones

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 at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies 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 (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.