Ecowater Systems LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Responsible for plant equipment and processes used in the manufacturing of chemicals and products: petrochemical, detergents, cement and paper, etc. Manages and leads a team of chemical engineers.

Company Overview

Established in 1925, EcoWater Systems LLC is headquartered in Eagan, MN.  The company has two manufacturing facilities and an engineering facility in Ripley, Mississippi.  EcoWater has been owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. since 1981, and today is one of six companies within their Water group. EcoWater is the world’s largest manufacturer of highly engineered, in-home water softening and drinking water solutions.  In North America, there are four channels through which the company goes to market including a dealer business, a retail business, a wholesale/trade business, and an e-commerce/Direct-to-Consumer platform.

Marmon Holdings is a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 20,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide in over 20 countries.  The 11 groups include Medical, Water, Foodservice Technologies, Retail Solutions, Transportation Products, Rail & Leasing, Electrical, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Metal Services, Industrial Products, & Crane Services. 

General Overview

This position will support all Engineering Department projects by assisting in project management, processes, and documentation for design, process, product, and quality validations and qualifications. People management responsibilities include formally managing and daily direction of Associate Test Technicians in Ripley, MS. Project management responsibilities will include management and tracking of Design Validation Plans (DVPRs) and Process Control & Improvement Plans (PCIPs) and participation in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DEFMEAs) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) as well as supporting all Quality initiatives. Test department responsibilities will also include tracking, managing, and reporting on all test requests from the Engineering Department, in addition to creating, updating, improving, and maintaining test department SOPs and calibration schedules. This is an Engineering Supervisor role with heavy emphasis on project management for projects focusing on lab, design, process, and quality systems projects.

Overall Responsibilities

Manage and direct Associate Test EngineersTest request/report system(s) managementDVPR tracking and supportPCIP tracking and supportQuality request/report system(s) managementTrack and schedule a calibration schedule for lab equipmentManage many projects at once (builds, high importance experiments, etc.)SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) updating, development, and improvementData management and analysis (script and non-script based)Report results in concise written forms (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)Act as a subject matter expert across multiple platforms in EngineeringEnsure a high level of communication with the Test & Sustaining Quality Manager, Test & Sustaining Quality Test Engineers, Associate Test Engineers, and stakeholdersCritical, independent thinking around product requirements and validation

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies

Minimum:

B.S. in Engineering or related field – chemical or mechanicalProject management experience5+ years of experience in product testing and test lab operationsExperience in product developmentKnowledge of when to escalate problems or issues; able to communicate results effectivelyAble to inspire others and share passion for our vision, culture, and opportunityDemonstrates strategic thinking, operational intelligence, and sound judgmentData-driven with a balance between data and intuition; strong documentation skillsCollaborative and able to build partnerships and ensure shared successProficiency in the following or similar software applications: PLC Logic(s), MatLab, Python, R, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Desired:

Self-starter capable of managing many projects at once (project management)Understanding of data acquisition (DAQ) technology and methodsAbility to use and code in MatLab or MatLab-equivalent software for complex, customized data analysis (script generation in MatLab, Python, R, or equivalent) with emphasis on R&R statisticsExperience in a test lab environment (data collection, analysis, reports)Knowledge of water chemistry and water treatmentUnderstanding of DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR/PCP, R&R statistics driven experimentation

Travel Requirement

Moderate >=25%

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position.  It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job.  The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.