Principal Analyst, Manufacturing IT Systems

Job description

Overview Waters is looking for an experienced Principal Manufacturing IT Systems Analyst to define, govern and advance Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in support of Waters global manufacturing footprint. This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing operations, digital manufacturing strategy, and enterprise integration, ensuring shop‑floor and asset management systems enable scalable growth, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and rapid integration of new capabilities including acquisitions and external manufacturing partners. The position operates with broad autonomy, shapes long‑term manufacturing systems strategy, and influences decision‑making at site, regional, and global levels. Responsibilities: - Define and maintain global standards, architectures, and governance models for manufacturing execution and asset management systems. - Shape the long‑term MES and CMMS roadmap, aligned with Digital Manufacturing, Global Operations strategy, and enterprise architecture. - Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors to inform build vs buy and platform rationa...