Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! 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.
Sustaining engineering focuses on maintaining and supporting existing products or systems throughout their lifecycle. This discipline involves a dedicated effort to ensure the longevity, reliability, and efficiency of products after their initial development. Sustaining engineering activities encompass a range of tasks including BOM (Bill Of Material) management, identifying and resolving issues or defects, implementing product enhancements or modifications based on customer feedback or changing requirements, and managing obsolescence by finding alternative solutions for outdated components or technologies. The primary goal of sustaining engineering is to maximize the value and performance of existing products while minimizing risks and disruptions, ultimately contributing to customer satisfaction and the overall success of the organisation. The Sustaining Engineer will be the connection between the companyβs engineering staff and the site, to become the technical guidance to other employees in activities where the design of the product is involved and/or technical expertise is needed.
This role offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to innovative engineering solutions while ensuring the highest standards of product quality and performance. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Provide technical support for production issues and improvements.
Assist sourcing in vendor-related issues and improvements.
Ensure product updates for regulatory compliance and manage customer-driven customizations and OEM projects.
Engage in value engineering, cost reduction, and the introduction of new processes.
Support after-sales organization in resolving field issues.
Offer technical guidance to internal and external customers, especially to Production Departments.
Maintain products for agency listings (UL, UKCA, CE, TUV, IMQ, etc.) and compliance with design standards (Machinery Directive, Technical Standards, etc.), safety, and environmental regulations (RoHs, REACH, etc.).
Implement Engineering Change Notices for products built on-site.
Develop and implement Product Change Requests according to Engineering Change Notice approvals, adhering to company policies.
Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering to monitor production processes and product testing capabilities, identifying and prioritizing issues, and detailing necessary changes.
Understand the basics of the Engineering Change process.
Helps the work of factories abroad
Preparation of ECR/ECN package based upon sustaining changes and/or release of product extensions.
Supporting with tooling modifications and implements new tooling as necessary for the creation of product extensions and new products
Ensures proper functioning of assembly and test fixtures. Providing input to the design of new assembly and test fixtures.
Validation of alternate components, manufacturing processes and/or suppliers, supporting the implementation of cost reduction initiatives
Review and support the introduction of new product designs ensuring manufacturability. Interacts with design teams to determine the qualification and manufacturability of new technologies.
Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field required with 2+ years professional experience preferred. Masters degree is a plus.
Experience with hands-on work in a research and development environment including experience in piping and plumbing and water treatment technologies
Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) generation, and engineering change process and documentation
Project management experience (including budgeting/scheduling) and working in an interdisciplinary team preferred
Experience in 2D and 3D CAD and part design and documentation preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, required
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite and quick to learn new software
Safety-first mindset, ability to follow all safety rules and wear all required safety equipment
Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is a strong plus
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.