Manufacturing Process Engineer
Description
We’re Hiring for a Manufacturing Process Engineer!
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: This position is responsible for improving existing product processes, manufacturing assembly equipment and test equipment. This role will utilize Engineering, Lean and Six Sigma tools to enhance product quality, to reduce product cycle times, to remove scrap, to improve first pass yields, to reduce material and labor costs, to mistake-proof processes, to implement new manufacturing technologies and to improve the overall efficiency of our production cells.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide daily engineering support to production through the SQDIPE methodology; where we monitor Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Engagement for the benefit of our internal and external customers.
- Develop manufacturing assembly and test processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. Develop tools, jigs and fixtures as required for the process.
- Train Operations associates on improved processes as well as updated equipment. Develop and document troubleshooting routines as required.
- Drive the improvement of manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Collaborate effectively with technicians, Quality engineers, Product engineers, Purchasing agents, Schedulers and Operations associates to solve product and manufacturing issues. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Lead and participate in Kaizen events, Lean / Six Sigma projects and productivity improvement projects as required.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on failed parts or products. Sources of failed or rejected product will include production (as Scrap/Rework), external customers (as Defective Parts Delivered or Warranty Returns) or suppliers (as rejected material in the Material Review Board).
- Develop test methods and/or test set-ups to evaluate failed parts or products as required.
- Implement corrective actions, design or process improvements, or equipment improvements via Process Change Notice and/or Engineering Change.
- Monitor and improve production First Pass Yields for all areas supported.
- Perform reactive maintenance on tools, fixtures and equipment as needed. This includes the replacement, modification or procurement of such devices including procurement of spare parts.
- Perform tasks associated with process validations for new assembly or test processes as required.
- Respond to requests for technical assistance in all manufacturing areas.
- Other responsibilities as directed.
- Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
- +3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel required).
- Clear understanding of technical information, including schematics and engineering drawings, including technical writing for work procedures
- Strong electrical and mechanical skills.
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively in an unstructured environment.
- Troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of assembly techniques
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts
- CAD software experience or SolidWorks knowledge
- Self starter – takes initiative to create and implement plans
- Detail and team oriented.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to individuals and groups with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with outside customers.
- Willingness and ability to listen effectively to understand problems and ideas conveyed by technical and non-technical personnel
- Professional image projection to customers and vendors
- Knowledge of safe work practices
Physical Demands:
(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
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs. from floor to waist level on a regular basis
- Manufacturing/production work areas
- Forty-hour to Forty five hour week with occasional extra time required to meet business needs.
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.
- This position is generally required to work 7:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be necessary depending on manufacturing workload, schedule and business requirements.
- Limited travel (< 10%)
- 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.