Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager to join our New Brighton, MN team. You will coordinate manufacturing engineers, maintenance supervisor, and technicians, and our injection molding toolroom to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing/maintenance processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. As well as recommend and implement improvements to production processes, cycle times, methods, and controls. Along with the coordination of manufacturing launches for new or revised products, including equipment installation, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

You will:

• Coordinates the efforts required to optimize the manufacturing process with an emphasis on functionality and cost efficiency through equipment modification, new equipment, and/or plant layout.
• Maintains current knowledge and application of regulatory compliance, industry standards, and products.
• Manages and forecasts space needs, improving space utilization and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and/or workflow.
• Consults with internal and external stakeholders on all projects involving the design, development, installation, and repair of manufacturing equipment and are responsible for the results.
• Responsible for emergency management, security, and parking
• Directs activities of the Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance staff.
• Supervises tooling operations, ensuring all work is performed accurately and according to quality and safety standards.
• Make recommendations about scheduled downtime of equipment that will impact on the production schedule.
• Oversee real estate negotiations, leases, acquisitions, and maintenance.
• Develops long-term financial plans, reconciles financial discrepancies, and leads cost-efficient initiatives without sacrificing quality.
• Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Assists in the coordination of lean events, kaizens, cost savings flywheel, and transformation planning.
• Provides guidance and oversight into the development and execution of plant renovations and expansions, and coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
• Generates and tracks budgets, monitors expenses, labor costs, and assets.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, required. Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing required.Injection molding preferred
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Training and demonstration of concepts of Lean Manufacturing, preferred.
• Solid understanding of key business and financial fundamentals.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / 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.

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.