Sustaining 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 Sustaining Engineering Manager to join our Moorpark, CA team. You will provide technical oversight to maintain and improve product function, performance, cost, quality, and reliability. This will be accomplished by utilizing leadership, technical and project management skills to lead the Moorpark and Phoenix sustaining engineering teams with a focus on production line support, field support, regulatory compliance, quality improvement (QIT) activities, value improvement (VIT) activities, product line expansions, documentation improvements, and engineering process improvements. This position is also responsible for oversight of the Moorpark lab.

You will:

• Lead the Moorpark and Phoenix site sustaining engineering function across two strategic focus areas:
  • Maintenance of Business (MoB): Maintain continuity and compliance of existing product lines by proactively managing component obsolescence, qualifying alternate parts and suppliers, resolving supplier and manufacturing issues, ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory standards (e.g., UL, CSA, DOE), and updating engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, specifications) to support ongoing production and quality standards. Continually prioritize the dynamic MoB project list and coordinate team resources based on SQDCC. Provide technical guidance with product management and field personnel as required.
  • Product cost savings: Drive product cost reduction (MCOGS) by leading strategic sourcing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives. Develop and maintain a robust project pipeline that consistently exceeds annual cost reduction targets. Collaborate on the management of the MCOGS productivity project portfolio and work with the VAVE engineering team on the division of projects based on determined criteria.

• Establish clear metrics to evaluate priority, status and output
• Present strategy, progress, and results to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner with cross functional leadership to ensure alignment and cross functional resource allocation on selected projects
• Champion the PCO (product change order) process for the relevant product lines & sites
• Provide oversight of the Moorpark lab. Drive lab process and facilities continuous improvement activities.
• Work with NPD engineering to transition design control of newly launched products within a 3-6-month period
• Ensure consistent use of formal engineering tools and methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and reporting systems.
• Work with team and cross-functional partners to minimize barriers to execution
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a positive, high-performance and innovative culture. Ensure a proper mix of skills on the team, upskill and replace as needed.
• Lead strategic planning and budgeting

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical preferred
• 10+ years progressive experience as a project engineer performing product engineering and/or new product development work on products with comparable production rates and complexity.
• 5+ years' experience leading multidisciplinary teams on multiple complex projects.
• 3+ years in a management role with strong leadership skillset and a proven track record of leadership and holding teams accountable. Multi-site experience a plus.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Working knowledge of engineering tools/processes - PPAP, DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, DFMA, ECO, ERP systems, BOM structures
• Strong understanding of injection molded plastic part design, injection molding and material selection.
• Understanding of sheet metal part design and material selection - stamping, forming, drawing and spinning.
• Basic understanding of microprocessors, digital electronics and firmware design in consumer control/automation products.
• Regulatory agency experience/knowledge (e.g. UL, CSA, NSF, DOE)
• Experience in developing company engineering policies and procedures
• Hands-on experience with pool equipment is preferred.
• Understanding/practice Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA) and Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Effective leadership and people management abilities.
• Adaptability to change priorities and deadlines.
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite, CAD tools, and project tracking software.
• Willingness to travel 10-15%.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $105100-$195000/ 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 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.