Manufacturing Engineer at Xylem in Cheektowaga, NY

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.

The Role: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a key technical partner in supporting the safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of Xylem’s Heat Transfer products. You will drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling while partnering closely with unionized production teams and cross-functional departments. This role supports the strategic deployment of capital investment, cost reduction, and Lean initiatives in alignment with operational goals, safety standards, and quality expectations.

Key Accountabilities & Core Responsibilities:

Process Optimization and Technical Documentation

• Develop and improve repeatable manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, increase throughput, and reduce waste
• Implement Lean principles and VBLSS tools to support continuous improvement
• Create and maintain routings, BOMs, WPS/PQR files, and standard work documentation
• Ensure documentation meets ISO and internal quality standards
• Align technical instructions with union job classifications and training requirements

Cost Analysis and Capital Improvement

• Conduct time studies and prepare standard cost data
• Develop cost justifications and capital project proposals
• Lead the installation and launch of new equipment or process upgrades
• Support plant layout changes and capacity expansion projects

Tooling, CNC, and Robotic Welding Support

• Design or specify jigs, fixtures, and tooling for improved efficiency and operator safety
• Generate CNC and robotic welding programs to support precision and repeatability
• Train and support operators in the effective use of new tools or technology

Cross-Functional and Labor Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain teams
• Participate in daily production meetings to align on safety, quality, and delivery goals
• Support labor-management communication by ensuring changes are clearly understood by all parties
• Ensure training aligns with union job responsibilities and promotes success on the floor

Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement

• Investigate production, quality, or tooling issues using structured problem-solving methods
• Implement corrective actions to ensure sustained improvement
• Benchmark and introduce new technology or best practices
• Provide technical backup to other Manufacturing Engineers or Supervisors as needed

Equipment Evaluation and Workplace Safety

• Evaluate machine capacity, reliability, and layout to recommend improvements
• Incorporate safety and ergonomic improvements into all equipment upgrades
• Support departmental continuity during vacations, absences, or special projects

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing related major BSIE, BSME, BSIT, BSMT
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing industry preferred 
• Must possess good analytical and technical skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Must have a good working knowledge of entire manufacturing processes
• 3D CAD Software knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing Certifications
• CNC and Robotic Welding programming experience
• AS400 Business System Knowledge

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Sitting and Walking/Standing: 50/50
• Stair Climbing

Work Environment:

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Office/Mfg. Plant: 50/50
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours+

Vision: To “Build a more water-secure world.” It’s a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve how water is used, conserved, and reused in the future.

Mission: We are committed to empowering our customers and communities to build a more water-secure world by providing innovative solutions and water resource management expertise. We aim to help solve the world's toughest water and infrastructure challenges through collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.

Values: Define who we are and how we conduct ourselves each day, and ground how we will accomplish our vision: Respect for each other, for diversity of people and opinions, for the environment.

Responsibility for our words and actions, for customer satisfaction, for giving back to our communities

Integrity for acting ethically, for doing what we say we will do, for having the courage to communicate with candor. Creativity for thinking beyond boundaries, for anticipating tomorrow’s challenges, for unlocking growth potential

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.