Application Engineer Manager

Xylem; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 91,500 - 164,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Self-managed time off

Career progression

Job summary

Xylem is seeking an Applications Engineering Manager to lead our manufacturing team in the water industry. The role focuses on overseeing technical support, process improvement, and the development of water-related applications, working with multiple departments to drive product and process excellence.

The position requires a BS/BA in Engineering (Master's preferred) and 8+ years of experience, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership abilities to manage a team of engineers.
• Experience mentoring and training engineers on business processes.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team and oversee technical support and process improvements.
• Develop and implement water-related applications in collaboration with other departments.
• Provide mentoring and training to engineers and drive execution strategy to mitigate risk.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Applications Engineering Manager to lead our manufacturing team within the water industry. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in manufacturing processes and water systems, combined with leadership skills to manage a team of engineers. This role involves overseeing technical support, process improvement, and the development and implementation of water-related applications, working closely with various departments to drive product and process excellence.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available on your 1st day of employment
• Generous retirement saving plan
• Self-managed time off
• Career progression and development plans
• Company wellness, rewards and recognition, and employee discount programs

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

• Live our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly enabled to deliver, highly empowered to succeed and highly accountable to lead.
• Works primarily with the direct sales team, reviews customer requirements on large complex projects, determines appropriate process solutions by performing calculations using standard tools.
• Selects appropriate equipment / materials to meet customer needs and to develop project costing.
• Works with Drafters, creates drawings as required for the application.
• Generates customer proposals utilizing standard tools, seeks and gains appropriate approval levels.
• Effectively communicates solution to internal and external customers.
• Determines and understands risk associated with work product.
• Provides mentoring/training to other engineers on business processes and technical applications.
• Works to develop business processes and standard tools as a recognized expert.

Formal Education

• BS/BA degree in Engineering required; Master degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of business tools, processes and procedures.
• Technical expert in understanding water treatment processes to achieve customer desired outcome.
• Advanced competency in all standard equipment platforms and their employment.
• Ability to source and apply advanced 3rd party components in new applications.
• Able to lead others in the execution of complex tasks and projects.
• Effectively collaborates with other disciplines in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of the sales process and how organizational role influences the outcome.
• Solid understanding of financial principals related to proposals, costing, business outcome and risk mitigation.
• Solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• Advanced ability to develop execution strategy and guide others while mitigating business risk.
• Possesses excellent communications skills and is able to effectively present advanced technical information in a customer setting.
• Conducts training and seeks to motivate and develop the organization to achieve greater results.

Travel Requirements

• 20% travel.

Salary Range

$91,500.00 - $164,500.00

Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed.