Sr. Engineer Value Engineering

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on mechanical design optimization of pumps motors and rotating components with focus on value improvement
• Support designtocost initiatives during New Product Development (NPD) and product upgrades
• Perform BOM analysis to identify cost drivers and design improvement opportunities
• Propose design alternatives material substitutions and part standardization concepts that maintain performance and reliability
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency
• Support supplier technical evaluations and feasibility discussions from a design perspective
• Create and modify 3D models drawings and engineering documentation
• Support engineering change management (ECR/ECO) and validation activities
• Participate in crossfunctional VAVE workshops and design reviews
• Prepare optimized design concepts validate that analyze FEA reports.
• Prepare Business Cases evaluate financial feasibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles with exposure to:
  • Mechanical Design Engineering OR
  • Pump design rotating equipment or fluid handling systems
  • New Product Development (NPD) or product engineering
• Basic understanding of Value Analysis / Value Engineering principles

Required Technical Skills

• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design and machine elements
• Understanding of pump components rotating parts and fluid handling systems
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo / SolidWorks / AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: casting machining fabrication assembly
• Basic understanding of materials used in pump and water applications
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings
• Awareness of DFM/DFA and design optimization concepts

Desired Skills & Attributes

• SAVE certification
• Awareness of VAVE Design-to-Cost or Cost Reduction methodologies
• Exposure to DFMEA / PFMEA or Six Sigma concepts (preferred)
• Experience or familiarity with ERP/PLM systems (SAP Teamcenter Windchill)
• Strong analytical communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.