Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Dover, NH

You will be responsible for the manufacturing process, identifying and solving equipment and resource constraints, identifying ergonomic opportunities and process improvements in operations, and troubleshooting production systems when needed, including basic electrical systems and PLC.

• Support the plant through cost reductions, ergonomic manufacturing programs, and participation in Kaizen events.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) on projects to ensure timely completion and proper function.
• Provide production line layout design to support cellular manufacturing and work with Operations to ensure process objectives are met utilizing Lean, Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) processes guided by Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash (SQDCC), and teamwork.
• Be responsible for manufacturing process and process improvements in the Dover facility.
• Own the flow, standard work, and equipment for the production processes.
• Support production by designing and providing new fixtures, tooling, and equipment, conducting time studies, and troubleshooting quality and process issues.
• Launch new equipment projects utilizing IQ, OQ, PQ processes.
• Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions, support job safety analyses (JSAs), and be involved in PFMEA / control plans.
• Participate and drive continuous improvement activities and quality improvement initiatives relating to equipment and process.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Provide guidance to production operators, production leads, supervisors, and maintenance regarding production process and equipment repair and upkeep.
• Liaison between engineering, quality, and manufacturing on new equipment, products, and product changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supporting both assembly and production processes and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with process improvements, scrap reduction initiatives, and equipment/tooling design.
• Proficient with Solid Works.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated use of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Previous experience with PLC controls and automation (Automation Direct, AB).
• Experience and/or exposure to quality methodologies and equipment.
• Experience with Cognex and Keyence vision systems a plus.
• Experience with fluid handling systems, pumps, and plumbing systems preferred.
• Resourceful team player with effective verbal and written communication skills.

For this full‑time position, the anticipated annualized base pay range is $73,100 - $135,700 per year. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other relevant factors. The position may also be eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options, including health benefits, a generous 401(k), an employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.