Engineering Lab Supervisor

Xylem•Irvine, CA

About The Position

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 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities: · Responsible for all testing activities for existing and new products from the Xylem SFC Product range. · Manages the departmental budget and resource scheduling, ensuring that testing projects are delivered on time and within financial parameters. This includes optimizing labor hours, managing equipment expenditures, and aligning lab capacity with engineering priorities. · Works closely with product team members to help define product Qualification Test Specifications / Test Plan. · Conducts testing with minimal direction and supervision, in accordance with standard and non-standard test procedures for product performance, design verification, validation, and endurance testing. · Develops, builds, and maintains test stations and test setups consisting of electrical equipment, wiring, plumbing, gauges, transducers, relays, timers, valves, PLC’s etc., as needed to perform the requested testing. · Responsible for running and monitoring the tests, the accuracy of the test results, collecting and appropriately storing test records, and rapid communication of findings. · Must produce professional reports to document testing and test data. · Must conduct work in a safe and careful manner and maintain a clean and organized work area. · Must be able to work well in a team environment and provide direction, coaching and informal training to Direct Reports. · Provides investigation, analysis and solutions to technical problems encountered by engineering services, quality control, marketing, procurement and manufacturing departments using the application of engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. · Maintains and develops lab related work instructions, procedures, and equipment manuals. · Specifies materials and supplies needed to support lab functions. · Carries out additional tasks typically associated with engineering lab operations, as well as any duties assigned by the Engineering Manager. ESH Responsibilities – Local Coordinator: · Enforces ESH requirements / procedures in areas you have direct responsibility for. · Verifies ESH training, as required by the Company & Regulation, is completed and documentation is maintained. · Works with site management and safety committee to develop and implement strategies, policies, and services to increase employee safety & reduce organization risks. · Participates in monthly management meetings to review ESH KPI’s/Accountability/zero initiative goals, targets & objectives, progress and KPIs. · Prepares the required internal safety forms for accidents and incidents occurring at facility. · Conducts department safety inspection on a regular basis, using the preprinted checklist as a guide. · Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals in the facilities. · Ensures that hazardous-waste disposal is handed in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. · Decision Making Authorities: Makes recommendations to the Engineering team on testing procedures and equipment. Interpretes test results and ensures the timely communication of accurate project outcomes. Money and Budgets: Limited direct spending authority or authorization limited to the job’s scope and contribution to milestone completion. Supervisory: Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to Associate Engineers and Lab Technicians. Key Relationships: External: Occasional contact with external suppliers and customers on routine matters Internal: Interacts with all internal cross functions including Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management and Sales Key Competencies: Must have a developed and proficient knowledge and competent understanding of engineering standards, principles and theories to complete engineering tasks assigned. Demonstrates the company’s core ethical values of honesty, integrity, quality, good citizenship, respect, fairness and accountability in daily work and activities. Demonstrates a can-do approach and good attention to detail and be able to adapt to changing demands and requirements. Drive to achieve end results and demonstrates the willingness to learn. Ability to follow instructions and procedures and conforms to the company’s requirements and standards while using own initiative. A good communicator to deliver and present information both verbally and in writing. Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: Required Qualifications: Requires B.S. degree, preferably in Engineering or in a technical area of science and research and 5 years of working experience in the related fields, or a MS degree with 2 years of experience in the related fields. Experience in machining (milling, turning, drilling, grinding etc.) is desirable. Must have advanced understanding of valves, pumps, electric motors, and / or other electromechanical products to design and develop test stations/setups. Proficient in Data Acquisition / National Instruments LabView software and PLC programming. Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point to record data, produce graphs/charts and professional reports. Familiar with third party testing such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling, electrical safety, EMC, agency compliance, etc.) Familiar with product compliance standards such as ISO, IEC, EN, CSA, UL, etc. Travel requirements: Minimal Work Environment & Physical Requirements Adaptability: Ability to perform effectively in diverse settings, including corporate offices, laboratories, and manufacturing & research facilities. Physical Agility: Must be comfortable kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing ladders as needed. Manual Handling: Capability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment up to 40 lbs. Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills are essential for daily tasks. Safety Compliance: Must be willing to wear and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. 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. At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment. Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

Requirements

Requires B.S. degree, preferably in Engineering or in a technical area of science and research and 5 years of working experience in the related fields, or a MS degree with 2 years of experience in the related fields.
Must have advanced understanding of valves, pumps, electric motors, and / or other electromechanical products to design and develop test stations/setups.
Proficient in Data Acquisition / National Instruments LabView software and PLC programming.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point to record data, produce graphs/charts and professional reports.
Familiar with third party testing such as vibration, shock, thermal cycling, electrical safety, EMC, agency compliance, etc.)
Familiar with product compliance standards such as ISO, IEC, EN, CSA, UL, etc.
Ability to perform effectively in diverse settings, including corporate offices, laboratories, and manufacturing & research facilities.
Must be comfortable kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing ladders as needed.
Capability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment up to 40 lbs.
Strong computer skills are essential for daily tasks.
Must be willing to wear and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience in machining (milling, turning, drilling, grinding etc.) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all testing activities for existing and new products from the Xylem SFC Product range.
Manages the departmental budget and resource scheduling, ensuring that testing projects are delivered on time and within financial parameters.
Works closely with product team members to help define product Qualification Test Specifications / Test Plan.
Conducts testing with minimal direction and supervision, in accordance with standard and non-standard test procedures for product performance, design verification, validation, and endurance testing.
Develops, builds, and maintains test stations and test setups consisting of electrical equipment, wiring, plumbing, gauges, transducers, relays, timers, valves, PLC’s etc., as needed to perform the requested testing.
Responsible for running and monitoring the tests, the accuracy of the test results, collecting and appropriately storing test records, and rapid communication of findings.
Must produce professional reports to document testing and test data.
Must conduct work in a safe and careful manner and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Must be able to work well in a team environment and provide direction, coaching and informal training to Direct Reports.
Provides investigation, analysis and solutions to technical problems encountered by engineering services, quality control, marketing, procurement and manufacturing departments using the application of engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
Maintains and develops lab related work instructions, procedures, and equipment manuals.
Specifies materials and supplies needed to support lab functions.
Carries out additional tasks typically associated with engineering lab operations, as well as any duties assigned by the Engineering Manager.
Enforces ESH requirements / procedures in areas you have direct responsibility for.
Verifies ESH training, as required by the Company & Regulation, is completed and documentation is maintained.
Works with site management and safety committee to develop and implement strategies, policies, and services to increase employee safety & reduce organization risks.
Participates in monthly management meetings to review ESH KPI’s/Accountability/zero initiative goals, targets & objectives, progress and KPIs.
Prepares the required internal safety forms for accidents and incidents occurring at facility.
Conducts department safety inspection on a regular basis, using the preprinted checklist as a guide.
Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals in the facilities.
Ensures that hazardous-waste disposal is handed in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.