Manufacturing Engineer

Pentair plc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 61,200 - 113,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair plc in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You will lead lean initiatives, implement automation, design tooling and fixtures, and develop production documentation to improve safety, quality, and throughput. You will collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support new product introductions and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, production, or quality operations in an engineering role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience designing or improving tooling, fixtures, workstations, and ergonomic solutions.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, DFMEA, control plans, PPAP, audits, corrective actions, and quality systems.
• Experience with production documentation, ERP systems, BOMs, routings, and work instructions.
• Understanding of statistical analysis, process capability, measurement systems, and quality improvement tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing process improvements through automation and lean principles to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process issues and ensure smooth workflow with minimal downtime.
• Implement and sustain lean tools and continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kanban, standard work, visual management, Kaizen).
• Design tooling, fixtures, ergonomic solutions, and testing methods to enhance safety, quality, repeatability, and throughput.
• Lead and support quality initiatives including PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, process validation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audits.
• Develop and maintain production documentation (BOMs, routings, work instructions, labor standards, process audits).
• Evaluate process performance using statistical methods and process capability analysis.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to solve problems and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Quality systems

Job description

Job Description: 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 are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Phoenix, AZ team. In this role, you will support daily production operations, optimize manufacturing processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity through lean manufacturing, process standardization, automation, tooling and fixture development, and problem solving. You will also support quality initiatives, including Quality Management System compliance, process capability improvements, corrective actions, audits, control plans, and ongoing product and process improvements.

You Will

• Drive manufacturing process improvements through automation, workstation design, line balancing, and lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Support production operations by troubleshooting process issues, removing constraints, and ensuring smooth workflow with minimal downtime.
• Implement and sustain lean tools and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kanban, standard work, visual management, and Kaizen events.
• Design and improve tooling, fixtures, ergonomic solutions, and testing methods to enhance safety, quality, repeatability, and throughput.
• Lead and support quality initiatives, including PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, process validation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit activities.
• Develop and maintain production documentation, including BOMs, routings, work instructions, labor standards, and process audits.
• Evaluate process performance using statistical methods and process capability analysis to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to solve problems, support new product introductions, and drive operational excellence.
• Support safety, regulatory, and Quality Management System requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, production, or quality operations in an engineering role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience designing or improving tooling, fixtures, workstations, and ergonomic solutions.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, DFMEA, control plans, PPAP, audits, corrective actions, and quality systems.
• Experience with production documentation, ERP systems, BOMs, routings, and work instructions.
• Understanding of statistical analysis, process capability, measurement systems, and quality improvement tools.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automation, manufacturing test systems, and production engineering processes preferred.

This posiiton is Monday -Thursday 10 hour shifts. Compensation: For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.