Manufacturing Project Engineer

Pentair Management Company
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Hanover Park
Jan 11, 2025
Job Description: At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Project Engineer to join our Hanover Park, IL, team. You will participate in and support significant capital expenditure projects, Lean work cell design, standard product design revisions, cost improvement projects, and supply chain initiatives. Interested candidates who meet the requirements below are encouraged to apply today! You will: 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. Make the assembly process simpler and ergonomic. Implement lean-manufacturing techniques. Participate in Kaizen events. 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 causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime. Able to source vendors, define SOW's, manage contract deliverables when outside sources for are used. Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implements capital and non-capital projects. Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing product that meets quality and engineering standards. Reviews new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system. Key Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering; Mechanical or Electrical preferred Experience with the installation of new capital equipment. 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, and servo motion control. Experience in troubleshooting sonic and spin welding. Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics preferred. (Fanuc preferred). Compensation: For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / 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 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, annual incentive bonus.. Benefits: As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, 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.