Xylem · 12 hours ago
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
Auburn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact. The Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer will lead and participate in cross-functional projects to resolve product and manufacturing issues while improving safety, quality, and delivery, and reducing operational costs.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of materials selection, machining, and assembly techniques
Aptitude for troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions
Preferred
Experience in Lean manufacturing concepts preferred
Ability to create and modify CNC programs (preferred skill)
Benefits
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.
Company
Xylem
Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world’s biggest water challenges.
Founded in 2010
10001+ employees
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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