Sustaining Engineering Manager

Pentair Management Company; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 95,500 - 177,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Sustaining Mechanical Engineering Manager in Hanover Park, IL to lead the Commercial Water Filtration Sustaining Engineering team, driving portfolio optimization, design for manufacturability, and value-driven product improvements.

You will coach and develop talent, prioritize work, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, scalable solutions. 8–12+ years in mechanical engineering; CAD tools proficiency; ECN/ECR experience; RCA capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of mechanical engineering, design, and analysis experience.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX).
• Experience designing components for mass production including injection molding, casting, extrusion, sheet metal, or fabrication.
• Experience with ECR/ECN processes and engineering changes.
• Familiarity with VA/VE and DFMEA processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers of varying experience levels.
• Coordinate, assign, and monitor work to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.
• Drive DFMEA sessions and lead design reviews; develop test plans and reports.
• Lead Engineering change notices and the ECN process.
• Collaborate with vendors for manufacturing analysis and design optimization.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Sustaining Mechanical Engineering Manager - Hanover Park, IL

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, improveand 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.

Based out of Hanover Park, IL, we have an opportunity for a Sustaining Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our Commercial Water Filtration Sustaining Engineering team, providing both technical and people leadership to drive portfolio optimization, design for manufacturability, and value-driven product improvements. The Manager will set priorities, coach and develop talent, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned to Pentair leadership competencies, while partnering cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable solutions to the business.

You will:

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and designers at varying levels of experience and follow & sustain existing portfolio using best practice through Pentair processes.
• Coordinate, assign, and monitor work to ensure scope, schedule, and quality goals are achieved.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Define project scope and engineering approach; allocate staff and resources to meet project objectives.
• Experience in Derivative, CI & VA/VE projects, should be well versed with Engineering change notice process. Lead Engineering change notices ECR/ECN and drives the process.
• Drive DFMEA sessions and derive DVPR, Carry out and lead design reviews regularly. Develop and carry out test plans, matrices, and reports.
• Evaluate performance and recommend development or training opportunities to enhance technical capability and career growth.
• Work with specialized vendors to perform manufacturing analysis and determine design optimizations.
• Excellent communication (technical and executive level).

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8 to 12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, design, and analysis, preferably within a Food service/Water industry.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes, Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, etc.)
• Experience designing components for mass production including, but not limited to, injection molding, casting, extrusion, sheet metal, or fabrication.
• Experience working with manufacturing to deploy launches, NPD understanding is an added advantage.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for field issues, failures, and quality concerns. Manage Engineering changes through ECR/ECN Process.
• Identify and implement cost reduction (VA/VE) initiatives without compromising value or performance.
• Understanding of Fluid Dynamics and integration of electromechanical and pneumatic components.
• Knowledge of sealing design, actuation mechanisms, and tube fittings.
• Ability to identify root causes of issues (RCA) and bring design and/or process solutions to the table.
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Compensation:

For this full‑time position, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be $95,500 - $177,300. 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 and/or long‑term incentives.

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.

Pentair is an 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.