Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Process Improvements & CapEx

Pentair Management Company; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, develop and improve manufacturing methods at its Hanover Park site. The role includes implementing new processes and equipment, leading kaizen events, and supporting capital projects to meet strategic goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and cost improvements across production lines. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong PM skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience implementing new equipment on the production floor.
• Proven track record of using PM methodologies for improvements or capital projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Resolve assembly line issues and drive continuous flow while reducing defects.
• Guide operators and leads on projects, improvements, and line issues.
• Identify root causes and reduce downtime; document proposals for efficiencies.
• Ensure processes and equipment meet quality and engineering standards.
• Source outside vendors, define SOWs, and manage contracts/deliverables.
• Lead start-up and validation of new tools and equipment; conduct trials.

Skills

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Critical Thinking

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

JDE

Job description

Pentair is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, develop and improve manufacturing methods at its Hanover Park site. The role includes implementing new processes and equipment, leading kaizen events, and supporting capital projects to meet strategic goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and cost improvements across production lines. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong PM skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and