Xylem |zlm|
1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world's water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com .
The Role: Smith-Blair, Xylem brand, seeks to hire a Director of Engineering responsible for the development and performance of all Product Engineering and Quality Assurance activities. This person will staff and direct the engineering and quality departments and provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:
Manages and trains the product engineering, applications engineering and quality assurance team.
Coordinates activities of engineering department to design, process, project, and develop, produce, improve, and test components, products, systems, and services.
Works on or serves as a resource on projects requiring advanced engineering or industry knowledge.
Provides planning, direction, and coordination for all technical activities.
Plans and establishes department schedules and follows up performance against estimates.
Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
Manages development of material selection standards.
Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
Recommends and implements new policies and procedures as directed.
Prepares and controls department budget, forecasts operating costs of department, and directs preparation of budget requests.
Ensures compliance of company policies, procedures, and objectives regarding processes, initiatives, and projects.
Work with legal department to manage intellectual property and minimize product liability threats.
Responsible for providing product application assistance to customers.
Ensures products comply with industry standards.
Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to coach / mentor / inspire team of direct and indirect reports.
Carry out special assignments and other duties as needed.
Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline or equivalent experience required.
PE certification not required but would be a plus
Minimum 7+ years of successful management in engineering field.
Strong analytical skillset, strong MS Excel and database skills
Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Experience Order Management or ERP systems in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.
Must have excellent project management skills.
Advanced problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail and numerical aptitude.
Manager/Supervisor of direct reports experience preferred.
We Offer You More Than Just -A Job-
Professional Development - To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees' professional growth and continuous learning.
Total Rewards - We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
Watermark - Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
Employee Networks - Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women's, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran's, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.
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.)
Light to moderate lifting (25-35 lbs.), office and industrial manufacturing environment.
Regularly required to sit or stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel or stoop and move about the facility.
Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees on a daily basis.
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.
Manufacturing floor: work performed within manufacturing production areas such as assembly lines, fabrication, welding, etc.
Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
Work hours may keep individual after hours or be required to work weekends based on production demand and schedule.
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.
