Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We’re Hiring for a Lead Mfg. Mechanical Engineer and CI Coordinator!  

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark! 

The Role: SonTek, A Xylem Brand, seeks to hire a lead mechanical manufacturing engineer/CI (Continuous Improvement) coordinator. As Lead Mfg. Mech. Engineer, this person will be the primary point person and accountable for the Mfg. Mechanical Eng department to address to completion all quality issues, obstacles to shipment, failures, and mfg. floor layout needs. This person will respond to the needs of the production floor in order to keep production running smoothly. Responsibilities include maintenance and creation of all assembly processes, tools, fixtures, and equipment.  As CI Coordinator, this person will drive and implement, be responsible and accountable for all CI initiatives, activities, and metrics at the site. 

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering (80%):

Production

• Owning and leading the mechanical manufacturing engineering function by being the first point of contact for production when issues arise.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to address, analyze, and resolve any failures or problems encountered on the production floor.
• Provide daily technical support to attack and resolve problems with processes, equipment, or material in a timely manner
• Leading others and/or create clear, concise, detailed, and accurate standard manufacturing processes in collaboration with the production floor.
• Ensuring work is completed by others using good management methods and techniques.
• Update and improve assembly processes as required collaborating with production using Engineering Change process to implement.
• Own and drive the specifying, designing, documenting, building, and implementing assembly fixtures for the production floor.
• Research, specify, procure, and implement equipment and tools for the production floor.
• Implementation and maintenance of equipment calibration such as torque control drivers.
• Support Quality efforts in production by finding the root cause of failures and implementing corrective actions so they don’t occur again.
• Taking accountability to eliminate defects of any kind that occur in production.

New Product Introductions:

• Contribute to new product design reviews with Design for Manufacturability input.
• Develop manufacturing plan for new product introductions (capacity, floor layout, necessary tools/fixtures, costs)
• Specify manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures required for new product.
• Conduct pre-pilot and pilot run activities, ensuring that everything works for production and results in quality product.

Continuous Improvement Coordinator (15%)

• Coordinating the implementation of CI and Lean initiatives and plans consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and business operating plan.
• Be the subject matter expert for lean and continuous improvement and lean topics.
• Mine and analyze data to support the kaizen project selection process.
• Provide CI resources and participate in CI events as advisor.
• Accountable to follow-up and audit project progress to ensure results are achieved and sustained.
• Resolve implementation issues, creating and managing implementation communication processes, and ensuring consistency of implemented processes and programs throughout manufacturing operations.
• Generate correspondence, host conference calls, meetings and events to launch projects, and support initiatives.
• Monthly engage and support leaders to guide and/or manage improvement efforts
• Lead, assistant and develop deliverables such as standard work to sustain improvement efforts.
• Using various project management tools and systems, prepare detailed plans, drive project performance and assure timely completion of goals and objectives.

Oracle ERP Maintenance (<5%):

• Utilize Oracle ERP for Item Number, Bill of Material, and Labor time creation and changes, and engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate routing steps and labor hours in Oracle and make changes as required.
• Maintenance and updates of Oracle Product Configurator due to product updates and engineering changes.
• Serve as backup to PDM for all PDM functions when not available

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

Competencies Needed:

• Analytical thinking ability – able to identify root cause of issue and determine resolution
• Critical thinking ability – able to look at an issue or situation and make a good objective decision based on the evidence.
• Follow up and follow through with tasks to make sure they are complete and done correctly, completely, and accurately.
• Take ownership of tasks and responsibility to get things completed.
• Collaboration with all levels of the organization and “get it done” attitude.
• Demonstrate disciplined engineering practices
• Willingness and ability to listen effectively to understand problems and ideas conveyed by non-technical personnel
• Willingness and ability to convey technical information and work procedures to non-technical personnel
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Self-starter – take initiative to create and implement solutions without assistance.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

• 2-3+ Years hands-on experience in Manufacturing Environment
• Computer skills, including SolidWorks and Microsoft Office software
• Working experience with ERP systems (Oracle and/or SAP experience preferred) and Engineering Change Orders
• Technical writing skills necessary to create standard work instructions for non-technical personnel
• Experience with Continuous Improvement efforts inclusive of Lean Mfg. principles, Kaizen events, 6S, and cost reduction preferred.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Must be able to perform reasonable physical tasks such as drilling holes, driving screws, cutting, sanding, tapping threads, gluing, hammering, etc.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.  

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Salary range:

$71,000.00 - $113,500.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.