Sr. Manager, Application Engineering, WSS, Capital Solutions

Xylem•Morton Grove, IL

33d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Application Engineering is responsible for managing a team of Application Engineers focused on Xylem’s capital solutions. The role provides opportunity Go/No-Go support, reviews opportunities to ensure they have an appropriate level of discovery, and manages the opportunity funnel and assignment of work to Application Engineers. The team supports work primarily in North America, with some global opportunities. The position also involves collaboration with engineers, scientists, sales stakeholders, and cross-functional teams; providing technical support; and helping ensure proposals and project work meet applicable standards and requirements. The role calls for strategic leadership, communication, and relationship-building, as well as mentoring and developing junior colleagues. It also includes improving processes and productivity, supporting quality control, keeping current with industry developments, and contributing to safety and environmental compliance. Minimal travel is required, at 20% or less.

Requirements

Master’s degree in chemical engineering and 7 or more years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering field and at least 10 years of experience; or equivalent work experience providing exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
3–5 years of people management experience.
Proficiency in integrated business management and CRM software.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to travel 20% or less.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Application Engineers supporting work primarily in North America, with some global opportunities.
Provide opportunity Go/No-Go support.
Review opportunities to ensure sufficient discovery.
Manage the opportunity funnel and assign opportunities to Application Engineers.
Collaborate with other engineers and scientists to develop new technologies and solutions.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure proposals meet industry standards.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support smooth project execution.
Provide technical support to customers and colleagues, answering inquiries and troubleshooting issues.
Stay up to date with industry developments and trends to provide expert technical advice.
Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures in the design and operation of chemical processes.
Develop and implement plans to minimize the environmental impact of chemical processes.
Participate in audits and inspections to support compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Develop and communicate a clear vision, anticipate trends, and align team efforts with long-term objectives.
Influence and inspire others, and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.