Manufacturing Engineer

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem‑solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have the opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will utilize project‑management skills to implement new operational processes and equipment to assist the business unit in meeting its strategic goals. The Manufacturing Engineer will participate in and support Kaizen events, cell design, standard product design revisions, cost‑improvement projects, capital expenditure projects and supply chain initiatives.

• Provides technical support for plant operations. Attend to issues in the assembly line and assure that the operation goes on without any hindrance. Continuous flow of the assembly process.
• Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and Production Manager regarding projects, process improvements and issues with the line.
• Support production by providing fixturing and tooling, conducting time studies, and troubleshooting quality and process issues.
• Identifies root causes and develops strategies for eliminating re‑occurring downtime. Continually monitor, analyze, and resolve process problems. Document all proposals for improved efficiency and make adjustments as required.
• Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing products that meet quality and engineering standards.
• Reviews new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
• Make the assembly process simpler and ergonomic. Participate in Kaizen events.
• Able to source outside vendors, define SOW’s and manage contract deliverables.
• Responsible for start‑up, set‑up, and validation of new tools and equipment, and for conducting trials, including documentation.
• Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implements capital and non‑capital projects.
• Apply statistical methods and data‑driven problem solving to supply capable equipment, tools, materials, and processes to manufacturing.
• Assists with assuring tools, equipment, and processes comply with OSHA standards.
• Participate in the advanced product quality planning FMEA activities for the development of the control plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering;
  Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing supporting both processes and procedures; 7+ years preferred.
• LEAN manufacturing experience preferred.
• Understanding of Project/Program Management Methodologies and utilizing resources to drive bottom‑line results.
• Basic working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, servo motion control, sonic and spin welding.
• Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics preferred. (Fanuc preferred).
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and JDE.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, and other related programs.
• Hands on with a strong mechanical / electrical aptitude.
• Proficiency in English required. Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

For this full‑time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82,300–$152,800 per year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with a demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as an annual incentive bonus.

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, including health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.