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Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We’re Hiring for an Engineering Design Manager!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/watermark/) !

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage staff of mechanical designers and engineers and conduct personnel activities for the department, such as recruitment, hiring, training, development, performance evaluations, and compensation management.

• Work in close collaboration with the Manager of Project Management and the Master Scheduler to establish and maintain the schedule for all active projects involving engineering drawing submittals and fabrication releases; make, track and, adjust, as necessary based on prioritization, weekly assignments to each department member so they are fully utilized.

• Manage the efficient allocation and management of team labor to ensure high quality and productivity through effectively using the collective skills of the team.

• Close coordination with the Xylem Treatment Engineering Team in the India Technical Center (ITC) to leverage effective use of design and engineering support resources in the ITC.

• Collaborate with other engineering teams and functions of the Xylem Treatment business (engineering teams for other brands, Project Management, Sales/Application Engineering, Product Management, Operations, etc.) on resource sharing, standardization, lessons learned, best practice adaptation, etc.

• Lead the team in identifying and implementing more efficient use of Creo, AutoCAD, Windchill, BIM and other engineering software and design tools for improving efficiency and quality of engineering execution work; also work with team to improve how bills of materials are generated and entered into our ERP system for releasing orders.

• Coordinate with Xylem IT and Engineering Tool Managers to ensure the design team has optimal hardware, software and network capabilities to conduct highly efficient execution of project work assignments.

• Update and improve all applicable written procedures, methodologies for guiding execution work for the mechanical design team, and improving standard operating procedures.

• Coordinate and prioritize activities of the Product Test and Development Engineer responsible for conducting aeration testing at the aeration test tank facility.

• Maintain and optimize electronic management of portfolio-wide and project specific drawings and related documentation.

• Develop improvement initiatives for moving towards fully digitized engineering submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, and other associated engineering documentation needed for project execution.

• Collaborate with the Application Engineering team to enhance process for generating bid support drawings and preliminary submittal drawings directly from our engineering design, costing and proposal generation tool (Treatment Select).

• Ensure quality control/quality assurance procedures are followed by the department and personally conduct systematic quality reviews for select projects.

• Drive continuous improvement culture and accomplishments; work with other Treatment Team Leaders to identify top areas in need of improvement and standardization followed by the design and implementation of actions to improve our execution efficiencies, quality and project/brand profitability.

• Drive a highly responsive culture for providing outstanding customer focus (both for internal and external customers), on-time delivery and responsive and accurate communications.

• Collaborate with our field service coordination team on if and when we should have mechanical designers leveraged to conduct routine field service activities for select installations, to accommodate field service needs and better training and product/system expertise for the designer team.

• Proactive participation with other members of the local and national Treatment leadership team to drive engaged, collaborative, unified and inspirational leadership to the broader Treatment team.

• Stewardship and participation with Xylem Watermark activities.

• Works effectively within matrixed organizations, across Xylem and with external partner organizations to address challenges and collaborate on solutions that optimally address larger organizations as well as local team goals.

• Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with and within the team and other departments.

• Identifies employee development needs and provides coaching tailored to each need, dealing effectively with difficult performance issues while actively developing high potentials.

• Responds to routine customer inquiries and provides customer basic support

• Comply with all Xylem corporate policies, procedures and training requirements

• Travel to project sites, supplier’s factories, and technical conferences, as necessary

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Associate's degree in mechanical engineering; Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline preferred

• At least five years of experience in Creo Parametric (Pro/E), Autodesk AutoCAD, and similar engineering design tools

• Experience in managing engineering teams

• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and work independently

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

• Working knowledge of Windchill or other data management system

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Working in the office performing design and administrative functions, in the panel shop performing simulation and testing of control systems, and in both water and wastewater treatment plants.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.

• Potential for up to 10% domestic and international travel

• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! (https://www.xylem.com/en-us/) Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

Salary range:

$70,500.00 - $126,500.00

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation