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.

Job Summary:
The Plastics Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing processes for large scale manufacturing, planning and testing production methods, and overseeing facility operations for materials and other goods made with plastics. This role involves creating specifications, establishes manufacturing control plans, research, data analysis, and hands on work to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the production of plastic products.

Responsibilities:

• Design plastics or injection-mold fabrication processes.
•    Create and improve injection-mold machinery.
•    Analyze manufacturing data and suggest improvements.
•    Analyze production and machinery line.
•    Ensure quality output of membrane extrusion.
•    Develop and design engineered plastic parts, insert molded parts and assemblies.
•    Interact with internal customers, suppliers, and internal resources.
•    Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment.
•    Design necessary components.
•    Ensure environment to make plastics is appropriate.
•    Analyze quality control and correct flaws.
•    Work with other team members and vendors.
•    Review existing validation reports.
•    Create new reports and verifications.
•    Analyze moldflow, part advisor analysis, finite element analysis, and stress/fatigue analysis on plastics.
•    Design hot/cold runner molds.
•    Develop 3D solid mold designs.
•    Create water diagrams and hot runner wiring schematics.
•    Prepare mold-filling simulations.
•    Work with SQE to approve new supplier for molded parts, optimize the process at supplier’s manufacturing process


High Impact Behaviors:
• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or a related field with at least 2 to 3 years experience.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and simulation software.
• Knowledge of chemical process engineering and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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.