Sr. 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

Performs advanced engineering tasks with no direct supervision. Lead mentor to the engineering design team in development projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through successful completion. 

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of a complex and significant engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Uses and applies advanced engineering principles within a particular field of specialization.   
• Identifies projects of value to the company. 
• User of CAE tools such as Solidworks, MATLAB, LabView, Minitab, EES, CFD, FEA.  
• Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures, and provides advice on issues within the engineering field. 
• Helps to effectively communicate technical material to internal business units. 
• Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports. 
• Solid understanding of AOS processes and customers, participates in functional best practices, and has recognized expertise by operations. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of related work experience

Additional Qualifications:

• 6 sigma and/or FMEA experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to balance and manage multiple projects within a schedule and budget
• Action oriented and excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to develop systems and documentation for specific programs to ensure that products and services provided meet all contractual and program quality requirements
• Ability to conduct project meetings and prepare to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

Education

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.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.