Plant Project Engineer - Lead Onsite Manufacturing

A. O. Smith Corp.; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A.O. Smith Corp. is seeking a Plant Project Engineer for the Franklin, TN site. You will mentor the engineering design team and lead projects from concept through completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with CAE tools and SAP/MRP. Strong analytics and communication are essential, with hands-on leadership in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related work experience or training.
• Six Sigma or FMEA experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; solves complex problems.
• Experience leading Kaizen related or Continuous Improvement Activity.
• Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Power Point and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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

Strong communications

Analytical skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Minitab

EES

CFD

FEA

AutoCAD

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

A.O. Smith Corp. is seeking a Plant Project Engineer for the Franklin, TN site. You will mentor the engineering design team and lead projects from concept through completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with CAE tools and SAP/MRP. Strong analytics and communication are essential, with hands-on leadership in continuous improvement initiatives.