Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Automation for Output

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

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Phoenix, AZ team to support daily production operations and optimize processes. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean methods, automation, tooling, and standard work.

Responsibilities include PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, and audits, plus developing BOMs, routings, and work instructions while partnering with production, quality, and engineering teams to drive operational

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements via automation, line balancing, and lean principles to boost productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot process issues and ensure smooth workflow with minimal downtime.
• Implement and sustain 5S, Kanban, standard work, visual management, and Kaizen events.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and ergonomic solutions to enhance safety and throughput.
• Lead quality initiatives: PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, and audits.
• Develop production documentation: BOMs, routings, work instructions, labor standards.
• Evaluate process performance using statistical methods and capability analysis.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering to support new products.
• Support safety and Quality Management System requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

PFMEA

DFMEA

Control plans

PPAP

Job description

Pentair is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Phoenix, AZ team to support daily production operations and optimize processes. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean methods, automation, tooling, and standard work.

Responsibilities include PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, and audits, plus developing BOMs, routings, and work instructions while partnering with production, quality, and engineering teams to drive operational