Senior Project Engineer

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for managing all aspects of project assignments using the assigned project management system as a guide to achieve the project objectives. The incumbent will coordinate with a team in the planning, organization, implementation, and completion of project assignment. 

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor moderate-level, full project development including mechanical and manufacturing aspects of project design for product designed. 
• Perform advanced engineering tasks with limited supervision. 
• Act as lead mentor to the engineering design team in development projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion. 
• Use and apply advanced engineering principles within a particular field of specialization. 
• Participate in Project Identification meetings with marketing and management to define the specification and scope of the assigned project. 
• Develop system and documentation for specific programs that ensure products and services meet all contractual and program quality requirements. 
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the team. 
• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications. 
• Coordinate activities to resolve technical developments, scheduling issues, and design test problems as they arise. 
• Evaluate and implement design changes and specifications. 
• Interact with other Engineering Staff to provide input regarding areas of individual expertise. 
• Prepare project expense estimates and control expenditures
• Perform other activities as needed or as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of related work experience in gas appliance design, testing or combustion engineering required. 
• Strong mathematical and problem solving. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports. 
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written, to communicate with all levels, including senior management. 
• Computer proficiency, including CAE, tools and MSOffice. 
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data. 
• High organizational and time management skills. 

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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