Project Engineer-Product Development

A. O. Smith Corporation•Franklin, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A.O. Smith is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as residential and light commercial water treatment products. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company has approximately 12,000 employees across operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The Project Engineer performs advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision and helps mentor the engineering design team on product development projects from initial concept through completion. The role oversees significant engineering projects, coordinating teams and resources to meet customer specifications, schedules, and budgets. It also develops and applies engineering standards, analyzes component failures, and provides technical solutions for manufacturing and customer field issues. The position uses engineering and analysis tools, leads design-group activities during product conceptualization, and communicates project status and costs through meetings and reports. A.O. Smith offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The company considers applicants without regard to protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of related work experience or training.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to solve complex problems.
Experience leading Kaizen-related or continuous improvement activities.
Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
Previous product development experience.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or FMEA experience.
Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Participate in industry groups.
Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision.
Oversee significant engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
Develop action plans and estimate management, labor, material, and time resources required to complete projects.
Prepare monthly reports detailing project progress and costs for top management.
Use CAE tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabView, Minitab, EES, CFD, and FEA.
Develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.
Analyze and identify causes of component failures.
Provide technical solutions to manufacturing issues and customer field issues, drawing on familiarity with multiple operations.
Lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development using team management skills.
Conduct project meetings and prepare reports communicating project status within and beyond the project team.
Complete assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and schedule and budget limits, coordinating engineering team, contractor, and vendor activities.
Lead brainstorming activities for specific needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.