Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We're Hiring for a Mechanical Designer!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

The Treatment Organization of Xylem manufactures ozone, filtration, biological, and disinfection water treatment equipment for use at water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Your Role: Xylem seeks to hire a Mechanical Des igner who will work within a multi-disciplinary regional team. The position will be located at our Zelienople, PA office. This position is responsible for creating mechanical design equipment and fabrication drawings for the North America Ozone Team’s product line in accordance with company established specifications and industry standards. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare drawings in collaboration with the Systems Engineering Group staff and Project Managers
• Take design concepts from engineering staff and create all design documents that fully specify the design intent and support manufacturing of all parts and assemblies
• Prepare mechanical design documents
• Revision control on all CAD files
• Make recommendations to improve product cost, quality and manufacturing efficiency
• Work with engineering and production personnel to troubleshoot and resolve any design issues
• Create and maintain all drawing files and keep them updated according to Company procedures
• Provide basic design backup for application and design engineers
• Works independently on projects with little or no supervision and consults with the Design Supervisor and Project Engineers as required
• Support the project execution team in review of plans and specifications, entry into standard product calculations and documentation
• Review and approve work performed by other Designers/Technicians
• Develop Xylem Inc. product specific layout drawings utilizing SolidWorks, AutoCAD and PTC Creo and prepare bills of material
• Ensures that drawings incorporate all design features and maintain the product standards
• Assist with customer support & execute team actions to deliver on our commitments
• Review and approve layout and fabrication drawings of other department personnel as needed
• Checks designs of new parts and assemblies for dimensional accuracy and compliance with current standards
• Maintain a high degree of understanding of water treatment processes
• Assist in development of lessons learned and take part in point kaizen to continuously improve
• Identify cost saving design solutions within project work
• Adheres to Xylem Standard Operating Procedures
• Responds to routine customer inquiries and provides customer basic support
• Develop an in depth knowledge of water treatment processes and their operation
• Travel to project sites, supplier’s factories, and technical conferences as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

• Associate’s degree in Design, Drafting or related technical field with at least three (3) years of experience in custom manufacturing environment with emphasis on smaller structural steel and piping; or similar equivalent experience
• Proficient in 3D modeling CAD packages preferably SolidWorks, PTC CREO and AutoCAD
• Basic knowledge of electrical practices
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Occasional exposure to shop and field elements (Wastewater Treatment Plants)

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors. Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.