Senior Mechanical Engineer

Copeland•Sidney, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Copeland (formerly Emerson) is currently seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Commercial/Residential Air Conditioning Group in Sidney, OH. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing New Product Design (NPD) projects, leading project teams, mentoring team members, developing design concepts, creating 3D models and 2D drawings, as well as performing analysis to qualify designs. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of next-generation design technology, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and play a key role in building a world-leading design team. We are looking for a candidate with exceptional communication and collaboration skills, strong technical and analytical abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as a team leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in design engineering
Proficiency in CAD software (NX, Solidworks, Creo or others)
Strong knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as a team leader
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Nice To Haves

Master’s (or higher) degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
8 years of experience in design engineering
Solid understanding of mechanical systems, materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
Knowledge and experience within HVAC Industry
Knowledge of industry regulations and standards

Responsibilities

Manage and lead NPD projects, including clearly understanding market requirements, defining project scopes, forming project teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring delivery of industry-leading products.
Lead NPD teams to successfully complete assigned design projects.
Inspire teams to develop design concepts to meet competitive product design specifications.
Oversee the entire NPD design process in adherence to Copeland's design policies and standards, including the development of 3D models, creation of 2D drawings, material selection, and proposal of effective manufacturing and assembly procedures for competitive products.
Coordinate design activities and maintain efficient communication with all relevant stakeholders, including suppliers, Project Engineering, Procurement, Advanced Manufacturing, Scroll Machining, Reliability, Quality, and plant teams.
Support the development of next-generation design technologies.
Initiate, lead, and support Kaizen and other activities for continuous improvement.