Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Description

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future and are focused on creating a healthier world for all. Throughout our 120 global locations, our values guide us as we create innovative solutions for the world’s water challenges. We bring water to life!

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our New Brighton, MN team. You will provide leadership for the operations team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of products and processes. This position will work with the New Brighton engineering teams addressing all areas of IM operations and procedures and, at the same time, focusing on achieving quality and operating objectives.

You Will

Discover, develop, and deploy opportunities to improve production flow through automation activities.Apply Lean fundamentals and tools to plan line balancing, standard work, product family assignment, work content timing, cell layout, material flow efficiency, and continuous flow optimization.Identify and drive improvements in productivity, yield, scrap, rework, and downtime to achieve operational objectives. Owner of the cell’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).Work with cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Sales, Accounting, Planning, etc.) to problem-solve, and develop corrective and preventive actions resulting from continuous improvement, product development, and customer feedback.Demonstrate core Manufacturing Engineering functions:Coordinate the design and procurement of manufacturing fixtures, tooling, gauges, and test equipment integral to the manufacturing process.Develop work instructions, drawings, tests, modifications, assembly processes, fixtures, processes, or specialized manufacturing and test equipment for existing or new products.Design/modify/approve CAD models, assemblies, simulations, and drawings in SolidWorks or AutoCADAble to interpret and create dimensional prints (GD&T)Proficient use of Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.Basic operational knowledge of hand and shop tools.Leverage vendors to support cell OEE and project/product implementation.Effective and productive communication upstream and downstream.Interface with Leadership and internal and external customers to communicate project updates and countermeasures.

Key Qualifications

Have earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.Knowledge of lean principlesBe able to manage projects/programs with limited assistance from others.Work in a team atmosphere in the office and on the production floor

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with injection molding, mold tooling, or hydraulic/pump assembly would be a plus.Background in automation or roboticsPrevious projects involving CAPEX / equipment purchases.Project Management experience

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts on the factory floor and may need to work in an environment where the noise level could be moderate to very loud.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity And Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

Ensuring leadership involvement and ownershipAttracting and retaining diverse talent at all levelsFostering a globally aware, inclusive cultureEnsuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory