Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!

The Role:  The Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer will lead and/or participate in cross-functional projects to address and resolve product and manufacturing issues, with regards to the sustainment of and continuous improvement of products, processes and methods to improve safety, quality, and delivery, while reducing operational costs for the business.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide the production facility with support resources to maintain, document, and improve existing processes, programs, tooling, and standards to satisfy daily production requirements.

• Lead and participate in safety/ergonomics team meetings with goal of identifying and eliminating safety/ergonomics risks.

• Plan, lead, and coordinate the implementation of capital projects; including budget development, calculating financial justification, and tracking spend, GPA, and CAPEX.

• Create or revise production Standard Work Instructions (SWI) and other relevant manufacturing documentation (i.e. Checksheets, Tool Glossary, pFMEA, etc.) to improve quality, increase uptime (OEE) and improve on time delivery (OTD).

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting experiments; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from Operators.

• Observe, evaluate, and troubleshoot production downtime incidents for root cause and identify and implement corrective actions, utilizing formal problem solving tools such as A3 or 8D analysis, PFMEA's, Control Plans, etc., to resolve or eliminate the root cause(s).

• Selects, procures, and implements hand tools, power tools, fixtures or workholding, material handling solutions, gaging or inspection devices, packaging solutions, production equipment, etc.

• Design fixtures and tools, using 3D CAD, for the safe and efficient manufacture, in-process inspection, and testing of custom-engineered (low volume) or high volume products.

• Use project management skills to implement new equipment or production cell installation.

• Coordinates input, designs, develops, and optimizes processes, machinery, and systems for new products or changes in processing of existing products. 

• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow (routings), space requirements, and preparing and maintaining production area/floor layouts.

• Write and/or revise programs, select tooling, and select or design workholding for CNC machines, including horizontal lathes, vertical turning centers, vertical mills, and swiss lathes.

• Use Lean manufacturing techniques, to sustain and/or improve production processes, as a means to improve safety/ergonomics, increase process uptime (OEE), eliminate waste and deliver products to customer's expectations.

• May facilitate continuous improvement Kaizens or action items from Kaizens throughout the facility. Utilize Lean tool expertise (5S, Standard Work, SMED, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.

• May, at times, provide assistance to Human Resources Department in handling protest, grievances, and arbitration in area of responsibility.

• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

• Any other relevant duties as assigned to help support the Manufacturing Engineering Department, Maintenance Department, Product Engineering Department, and the facility as a whole.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET), BS Manufacturing Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (EMET)

• Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to apply formal problem solving methodologies

• Ability to design in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor preferred) and apply GD&T methods

• Experience in Lean manufacturing concepts preferred

• Ability to create and modify CNC programs (preferred skill)

• Knowledge of materials selection, machining, and assembly techniques

• Aptitude for troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.

• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.

• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met 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

• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.