Manufacturing Engineer

Xylem • Cheektowaga, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Xylem is a global water solutions company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries. The Manufacturing Engineer supports production of Heat Transfer products and drives innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This hands-on role optimizes processes, implements technologies, and works with production teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. The role is onsite in Cheektowaga, New York, Monday through Friday on first shift. Xylem does not sponsor employment visas for this position and cannot accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship or transfers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience; co-op and internship experience will be considered.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong technical documentation and process-writing skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems; AS400 is preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CNC programming and machining processes.
• Robotic welding programming and automation experience.
• Experience supporting fabricated, welded, or heavy industrial products.
• Knowledge of capital project management and manufacturing equipment implementation.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, BOMs, standard work instructions, WPS/PQRs, and process specifications.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal quality requirements.
• Conduct time studies and analyze production data to improve efficiency and establish standard costs.
• Develop business cases and capital expenditure proposals for equipment and process improvements.
• Lead implementation of manufacturing equipment, automation, and facility improvements.
• Support plant layout optimization and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and workholding solutions to improve safety and productivity.
• Develop and support CNC programs and robotic welding applications.
• Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies and best practices.
• Train operators on new processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Investigate production, quality, and equipment issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Implement sustainable corrective actions and process improvements.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to production and manufacturing leadership teams.
• Partner with unionized production teams to implement process improvements.
• Work with Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational goals.
• Participate in daily production meetings focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Support communication and training related to manufacturing changes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus.
• Paid volunteer program (Xylem Watermark).
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level