About the position
At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our New Product Introduction team located in Apex, NC. You will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes, as well as utilize project management skills to implement new operational processes, equipment, and tooling. You will participate in and occasionally lead, kaizen events, lean work cell design, DFM, and DFA activities.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a group to implement lean principles & prepare manufacturing documentation (JSA / SOP / Std Work)
- Participate in PFMEA (Process, Failure, Mode, Effects, Analysis) and Quality improvement activities.
- Utilize lean thinking in order to design operational layout, process flow, and labor efficiency while implementing state of the art ergonomic and safety standards.
- Conceptualize, design, fabricate and deploy manufacturing equipment & tooling focused on safety, quality, and cost.
- Focus on work plans that align with space requirements, workflow, and staff utilization with an emphasis on maximum efficiency.
- Communicate project status to stakeholders and follow up to ensure project results are sustained.
Requirements
- Have earned at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Lean knowledge preferred.
- Be able to work globally with engineering staff in numerous remote locations while respecting & understanding differing cultures.
- Experience with controls PLCs, robotics, AGV's AMH, AMR's, HMI's, DC tools, vision systems, Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi is preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume production environment
- Have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Have a high level of self-motivation and urgency and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel 25% is preferred as demand requires.
Nice-to-haves
- Lean knowledge preferred.
- Experience with controls PLCs, robotics, AGV's AMH, AMR's, HMI's, DC tools, vision systems, Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi is preferred.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Generous 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase program
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Caregiver leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
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