Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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 have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our Conroe, TX team. You will provide technical program leadership for the manufacturing engineers and lead the machine and facility maintenance teams for the Conroe, TX site. This role will champion preventative maintenance measures and be a key leader of the capital improvement strategy. In addition, the Engineering & Maintenance Manager will provide technical and facility management support to resolve issues and coordinate with other departments. You will report directly to the Sr. Operations Manager and support strategic decisions that impact facility productivity and overall transformation.

This role requires this individual to be fully on site at our Conroe, TX facility.

You will:

• Be a strong communicator and change agent, driving alignment between teams and coordinating resources.
• Create processes that drive smooth execution of project and maintenance work, including championing the management of change.
• Reduce equipment downtime, maintenance, and facility cost.
• Teach and coach teams on preventative maintenance strategies, set KPI’s and communicate results.
• Creates and drives alignment for future plans in both maintenance and capital improvements.
• Sets capital strategy for improved site productivity and increased use of automation.
• Prioritizes safety in leading of team and enforcement of safe practices.
• Take responsibility for planning and cost control of the maintenance function, and for coordination of maintenance activities with production managers and supervisors.
• Works with production supervision to ensure assigned maintenance is being performed by operators.
• Implements preventative and predictive maintenance and TPM programs.
• Evaluates performance and qualifications of maintenance employees and provides training and guidance as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective communications with plant management to promote understanding of the maintenance function and enhance its perceived value to the organization.
• Supports lean efforts including execution of transformation plan, CCFF/MMF/TPM events.
• Champions energy savings ideation and projects.
• Be a key member of Conroe’s Leadership Team, which is responsible for establishing and enforcing policy.
• Helps operating teams to become more autonomous, transferring knowledge from the maintenance and engineering teams.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management
• Minimum of 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrates understanding of maintenance management best practices.
• Exemplary communication skills, oral and written with proven record of gaining alignment.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Nice to have: Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Nice to have: Experience with PLC Programming.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / 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 a 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.

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.