Manufacturing Engineer IV - Coil Production

AAON•Memphis, TN

56d•$102,876 - $139,186•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: This position is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes specific to the production of various types of coils in an HVAC setting. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality coil manufacturing by improving process capability, ensuring manufacturability of coil designs, and supporting production teams with technical expertise.

Requirements

Must have 6+ years' experience as a manufacturing or industrial engineer, with at least 3 years in HVAC or coil production strongly preferred.
Must possess a Bachelor's in Science in Engineering, or related field, from accredited educational institution. Education beyond the minimum is an added advantage for career development.
Project management experience as a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer.
Proficient with lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong knowledge of coil manufacturing processes, including brazing, tube expansion, fin stamping, leak testing, and refrigerant system integration.
CAD proficiency (preferred: AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solid Edge) for tooling and fixture design.
Familiarity with coil-related quality standards (e.g., AHRI, ASHRAE, UL, ISO).
Skilled in root cause analysis and problem-solving for coil-specific defects (e.g., tube leaks, braze quality, material handling damage).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to apply innovative thinking to improve coil manufacturing efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

Provide manufacturing engineering support for HVAC coil production across all product lines.
Develop, review, and improve workflow design, coil brazing processes, tube expansion, fin stamping, leak testing, and assembly procedures.
Implement design-for-manufacturability principles with a focus on coil geometry, material compatibility (copper, aluminum, steel), and coil configuration.
Lead process improvements in brazing, automated fin/tube insertion, coil bending, and leak testing operations.
Establish, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality control procedures tailored to coil production.
Manage cross-functional project teams for capacity expansion projects (new fin press lines, brazing automation, leak-test stations).
Design and improve factory layout to optimize coil material flow, brazing cell efficiency, and ergonomics.
Collaborate with design engineering to improve coil designs for manufacturability, reliability, and cost reduction.
Evaluate and recommend new equipment and tooling for fin presses, tube expanders, brazing stations, coil testers, and automated handling systems.
Provide technical support to production teams for troubleshooting coil-related defects such as fin damage, tube leaks, and brazing quality issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce scrap, improve throughput, and ensure safety.
Train operators and technicians on new processes, tools, and equipment related to coil manufacturing.
Ensure lessons learned from coil manufacturing challenges are documented and integrated into future process designs.
Serve as a subject matter expert for coil production processes, including brazing, refrigerant charging, coil coating, and corrosion prevention methods.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians to build coil manufacturing expertise within the organization.