Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Waters Longbridge are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team!

Working in the newly purpose built site, the manufacturing engineer role is to set-up production processes capable of producing precision components. You will ensure robust systems are in place for the production team to continue manufacturing quality components.

The role is varied and would benefit from a multi-disciplined engineer who loves to be involved in the development of new products from DFM to production hand over, as-well as supporting the production and quality teams to understand root causes of issues and providing permanent solutions to quality defects.

Responsibilities

• Development of new product manufacturing processes.
• Programming, setting and running CNC equipment.
• Creation of manufacturing standard operating procedures.
• Identify improvement to existing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Purchase of new/replacement manufacturing equipment.
• Completion of NCR's.
• Support root cause analysis.

Qualifications

Education:

• HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline and/or proven work experience in a similar role.

Experience:

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experienced programming, setting and operating, Multi axis milling, turning and grinding machines.
• A good understanding of Heidenhain and Mazatrol controls would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Experienced in the use of inspection equipment.

Competencies:

• Good written and oral communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and connect with all levels of the organisation.
• Computer literate - knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel an advantage - in order to produce reports, analyse data etc. optimally.

Travel:

• Occasional travel maybe required.

In return, we provide a generous holiday allowance, a wide range of benefits, and attractive pension contributions, helping you balance work, life, and long‑term security.

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.

Company 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 ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job ID: Waters-25909

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-30T18:49:39