Description

• 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

• 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

• 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.