Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Xylem does not sponsor employment visas for this position and is unable to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfers.
Location: Cheektowaga, NY
Schedule: Onsite, Monday to Friday | First Shift
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the production of industry-leading Heat Transfer products while driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, optimizing processes, implementing new technologies, and collaborating closely with production teams to make a measurable impact every day.
What You'll Do:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will serve as a key technical resource, partnering with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Drive Process Excellence
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste
Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, BOMs, standard work instructions, WPS/PQRs, and process specifications
Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal quality requirements
Lead Manufacturing Improvements
Conduct time studies and analyze production data to improve efficiency and establish standard costs
Develop business cases and capital expenditure proposals for equipment and process improvements
Lead the implementation of new manufacturing equipment, automation, and facility improvements
Support plant layout optimization and capacity expansion initiatives
Advance Automation & Technology
Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and workholding solutions that improve safety and productivity
Develop and support CNC programs and robotic welding applications
Evaluate and introduce new manufacturing technologies and best practices
Train operators on new processes, equipment, and tooling
Solve Complex Manufacturing Challenges
Investigate production, quality, and equipment issues using structured problem-solving techniques
Implement sustainable corrective actions and process improvements
Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Provide technical support to production and manufacturing leadership teams
Collaborate Across the Organization
Partner with unionized production teams to successfully implement process improvements
Work closely with Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational goals
Participate in daily production meetings focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
Support effective communication and training related to manufacturing changes
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (co-op and internship experience will be considered)
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies
Strong technical documentation and process-writing skills
Experience working with ERP systems (AS400 preferred)
Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar platforms
Preferred :
Experience with CNC programming and machining processes
Robotic welding programming and automation experience
Experience supporting…