Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Xylem • United States, United States • 1w ago

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.

The Role: The Intern may lead, or participate in, cross-functional projects to address and resolve manufacturing issues, with regard to the sustaining and continuous improvement of processes and methods to improve safety, quality and delivery, while reducing facility operational costs.

Responsibilities:

Will primarily be responsible for leading the design (3D solid model and creation of drawings) of fixtures, tools, and processes to improve the overall safety, ergonomics and efficiency in the assembly, testing and packaging of pumps in a high volume production environment.

Work with outside vendors, including fabrication and machine shops, or the internal Tool Room, to build or create the above noted fixtures, tools and process equipment.

Observe and evaluate production downtime incidents for root cause and identify and implement corrective actions Just-do-its or projects), utilizing formal problem solving tools such as A3 or 80 analysis, PFMEA's, Control Plans, etc.

Sustain and/or improve production processes, primarily with Lean manufacturing techniques, but occasionally with six sigma methodologies, as a means to improve safety/ergonomics, increase process uptime (OEE), eliminate waste and deliver products to customer's expectations.

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow (routings), space requirements, and floor/factory layouts.

Updating and/or developing production standard work instructions (SWI), Standard Work and other relevant manufacturing documentation (i.e. Checksheets, Tool Glossary, pFMEA, etc.) to improve quality, increase uptime (OEE) and improve on time delivery.

May participate in continuous improvement Kaizens or action items from Kaizens throughout the facility.

Any other relevant duties as assigned to help support the Manufacturing Engineering department, Maintenance Department and the facility as a whole.

Qualifications:

Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PPT

Experience in Lean manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma methods preferred

Understanding formal problem solving methodologies

Ability to design in 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.)

Desired Major(s):

Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET), BS Manufacturing Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering (EMET)

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Considerable standing, walking, bending, heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and carrying.

Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.

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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

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