Xylem · 7 hours ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead innovation and efficiency across production operations, applying Lean Six Sigma principles to optimize processes and drive operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Lead strategic manufacturing projects from concept to completion
Develop and manage detailed project timelines and deliverables
Collaborate cross-functionally to align project goals with business objectives
Provide regular updates and risk assessments to senior leadership
Apply your Lean Six Sigma expertise to eliminate waste and enhance productivity
Lead Kaizen events, DMAIC projects, and root cause analyses to drive measurable results
Conduct process audits and implement data-driven improvements
Mentor and coach team members in Lean Six Sigma principles
Analyze and optimize end-to-end material flow across manufacturing operations to reduce waste and improve throughput
Design and implement efficient systems for material movement across the supply chain
Collaborate with logistics and production teams to minimize bottlenecks and maximize efficiency
Track KPIs to ensure continuous progress toward operational excellence
Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards
Use statistical methods to monitor and improve product quality
Lead CAPA initiatives and ensure compliance with industry regulations
Develop and manage budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities through smarter manufacturing
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and production teams
Set clear performance goals, support professional development, and build a culture of innovation conduct evaluations
Evaluate and integrate new suppliers, technologies, and manufacturing systems
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Encourage innovation from all levels of the organization
Drive scalability, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven expertise in manufacturing process design, technology integration, and process improvement
Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills
Proficiency in CAD and manufacturing software
Deep understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
A hands-on approach and passion for mentoring others in continuous improvement
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus
Benefits
Paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark
Inclusion and belonging
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Company
Xylem
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges.
10001+ employees
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Bill Grogan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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VP, Finance and Segment CFO Americas, Applied Water Systems and Measurement & Control Solutions
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