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Xylem Sr. Project Engineer in Irvine, California
We’re Hiring for a Sr. Project Engineer!
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 !
THE ROLE : The Sr. Project Engineer position will be responsible for all the technical aspects related to the project design engineering. In this role, the incumbent will also be responsible for the creation of new product designs from commercial specifications, documentation of product design, and communication of design information to support personnel, so that the products can be implemented into production. Ability to improve existing product designs and to develop extensions of existing products (Simple/Complex New Business Opportunities) is also required. Knowledge of centrifugal and/or positive displacement pump design, value design, plastic and metal component design, and fluid dynamics is required. Duties include the creation of cad models, design calculations, mathematical models, tolerancing and stack-up analysis, drawing creation, qualification testing of the design, material specifications, component specifications, agency approvals, BOM’s, concurrent engineering guidance on the sequence of assembly, release of product and component documentation, write lab test procedures, conduct research and development, perform returns analysis of new products, and determine spare parts and kits. This position will be participating in a global, multi-functional team based environment, developing cutting edge product designs for the various industries served by the Specialty Flow Control team. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, the creativity to overcome design issues, the ability to create value for the customer, and the desire to drive the product design efforts of the organization are required. The Sr. Project Engineer is also required to provide technical oversight and assistance to other departments as required. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provide technical project leadership on the assigned projects, following Xylem’s XPD stage- gate and NBO/NPR processes.
Responsible for designing, validating, and bringing new products and product extensions to market.
Responsible for specifying precise new product functional requirements; the designs, tests, and integration of components to produce final designs; and evaluation of the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
Responsible for the designs, development, execution and evaluation of fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans; creation and reviews of material part specifications and bills of materials.
Technically direct the work of Drafters, Designers, and Engineering Lab Technicians engaged in the assigned projects.
Responsible for collaboration with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
Responsible for utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and production of detailed engineering drawings.
Responsible for ensuring all new products and extensions are safe and meet customer requirements including respective Agency requirements.
Ensure manufacturability of all new products. Interacts with designers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to determine the qualification and manufacturability of new technologies.
Helps development teams prepare deliverables for Gate Review meetings.
Create, maintain, and organize documentation required for new product manufacturing, including bills of materials and engineering drawings. Preparation of ECR/ECN package for the release of new product and product extensions.
Support with tooling modifications and implement new tooling as necessary for the creation of product extensions and new products.
Ensure that all projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules.
Provide technical oversight and assistance to other departments as required.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Requires a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related technical area of science and research with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
or a MS degree with minimum 1 to 2 years work experience
Proven demonstrated leadership experience is a plus.
The estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $130,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
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! 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.
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