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 Manager of Product Development, EDI (electro-dionization) Research & Development to join our Tewksbury, MA facility.

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! 

Job Summary:

Seeking a group manager within the R&D (Research and Development) organization driving New Product Development and Introduction (NPD/NPI).  Role includes management of engineers, scientists, and technicians in a lab and office environment based in Tewksbury, MA.  Drive development in accordance to applicable Xylem development processes and Xylem project management principles with support of project managers.  Work closely with product management to execute the development roadmap.  Drive technical differentiation, expertise, intellectual property all with the goal of growth and expansion of product portfolios.  Role is focused on our Electro-Dionization (EDI) product families. 

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage engineers, scientists, and technicians supporting New Product Development and Introduction (NPI)
• Drive technical differentiation of products through mechanical design, process improvements, material changes, generation of intellectual property
• Own and manage the budget for development and leverage resources to drive the product roadmap in collaboration with product management. 
• Support the growth of the EDI product family through NPI, VAVE (Value Engineering), and application expansion
• Understand and evaluate competitive offerings and emerging technology and trends in ultrapure water and electrochemical treatment
• Manage test stands, labs, equipment, and processes.  Ensure safe operation, calibration, maintenance, etc. 
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations relative to projects and goals
• Develop the team’s skills, abilities, and knowledge for sustained growth and improvement
• Understand key market, application, and performance needs/requirements and impacts to product performance and product design
• Adapt/improve products for specific market needs aligned to product roadmap

Additional responsibilities:

• Generate novel IP including patents, trade secrets, invention disclosures
• Generate internal technical documentation (reports, memos, etc) and external technical documentation (technical papers, conference presentations, technical bulletins)
• Contribute to continuously improve applicable processes
• Support/lead/mentor other R&D team members, where needed
• Support product roadmapping, drive technology roadmapping
• Align and coordinate resources across multiple locations/functions/levels including US and SG factories and product teams

Key qualities to be successful in role:

• Strong leadership skills to support, motivate, and inspire the team
• Adaptive to change, such as how to do things, behaviors and new expectations to be able to deliver more efficiently.
• Clear communication abilities, internal and external
• Active listening to make sure to understand needs raised.
• Cross functional collaboration capabilities and include all functions expected to deliver.
• Act as a role model according the Xylem leadership behaviors.
• Persistent with a pragmatic approach. Act as a change agent.
• Solution oriented.  Be able to resolve difficult technical and business issues.  Be a self-starter with high motivation to achieve goals.
• Flexibility in terms of dealing with changing priorities and dealing with multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or related Science required.  Masters degree preferred.  PhD a strong plus. 
• Prior management experience working with new technology and/or product development
• Experience working in a lab environment and working with water treatment. 
• Experience with electro-membrane or electro-chemical treatment a strong plus
• Experience evaluating and developing novel and emerging technology is preferred
• Experience working in an international environment in a global matrix organization desired
• Demonstrate excellent computer, communication, presentation, management and analytical skills. 
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and problem-solving skills in order to effectively work with stakeholders from a variety of skill levels as well as different authority levels.
• Fluent in English; multi-lingual capabilities desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

• Some travel will occur.

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.