Manufacturing Engineer

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Xylem is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support its Morton Grove, Illinois manufacturing facility. The role focuses on improving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance while driving continuous improvement and cost savings. The engineer will work on the production floor, solve manufacturing challenges, lead process improvements, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize operations. The position supports manufacturing operations through process improvements, capital projects, and equipment optimization. It also contributes to quality and reliability, continuous improvement, new product support, and capital projects. The role is onsite, Monday through Friday, on second shift from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Xylem does not sponsor employment visas for this position and cannot accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfers. The estimated base salary range is $80,000 to $90,000, plus bonus. Starting pay depends on factors including skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. Xylem offers a competitive compensation package and benefits. The listed duties describe the general nature of the position and are not exhaustive; duties may be modified or added as needed. Xylem provides reasonable accommodations for employees to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in machining, assembly, welding, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing best practices.
Experience collaborating with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Experience with CNC machining, manufacturing testing, and process optimization.
3D CAD or SolidWorks experience.
Experience in engineer-to-order or highly customized manufacturing environments.
Experience in a union manufacturing environment.
Automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations through process improvements, capital projects, and equipment optimization.
Develop efficient manufacturing processes, routings, tooling requirements, and production standards.
Analyze bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production performance metrics.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to improve quality and reduce defects.
Develop and maintain PFMEAs, process control plans, and risk mitigation activities.
Support ISO 9001, UL, ASME, and other regulatory and quality audits.
Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve process capability and manufacturing performance.
Facilitate Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives.
Conduct time studies, establish production standards, and support labor optimization efforts.
Drive waste reduction, scrap reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.
Support engineering change management activities, including ECRs and ECNs.
Assist with equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and validation.
Support product development, pilot builds, first article inspections, and product transfer activities.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to ensure manufacturability.