Plant Project Engineer - Lead High-Impact Manufacturing Projects

A.O. Smith; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including life,

Job summary

A.O. Smith in Franklin, TN is seeking an experienced engineer to lead advanced design projects from concept through completion and mentor the design team throughout the development cycle.

The role blends hands-on CAE work with project leadership, requiring a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years' experience, and knowledge of SolidWorks, MATLAB, AutoCAD, SAP/MRP, and lean methods. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 3+ years of related work experience or training
• 6 Sigma or FMEA experience a plus
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; solves complex problems.
• Experience leading Kaizen related or Continuous Improvement Activity
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis
• Strong communications via written and oral
• Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems is beneficial
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Power Point and AutoCAD
• Uses team management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team

Responsibilities

• Participate in industry groups.
• Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision.
• Oversees all aspects of a significant engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Develops an action plan and estimates requirements for resources-management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
• Prepares monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• 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.
• Analyzes and identifies causes of component failures.
• Capable of providing technical solutions to help solve manufacturing issues or address customer field issues; has some familiarity with multiple operations.
• Use team management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Finish assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of engineering team, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead brainstorming activities for specific needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Minitab

CFD

FEA

AutoCAD

SAP

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

A.O. Smith in Franklin, TN is seeking an experienced engineer to lead advanced design projects from concept through completion and mentor the design team throughout the development cycle.

The role blends hands-on CAE work with project leadership, requiring a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years' experience, and knowledge of SolidWorks, MATLAB, AutoCAD, SAP/MRP, and lean methods. Competitive benefits are offered.