Product Engineer

A. O. Smith Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer to perform advanced engineering tasks and mentor the design team through the full development cycle.

You will work in a hybrid setting, collaborating with cross-functional groups across design, production, and quality to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with SAP/MRP, Lean techniques, and CAE tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Six Sigma or FMEA experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in industry groups.
• Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision.
• Oversee all aspects of a significant engineering project from start to finish.
• Develop action plans and estimate resources (management, labor, materials, time).
• Prepare monthly reports detailing progress and costs for top management.
• Use CAE tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Minitab, CFD, FEA.
• Lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development.
• Conduct project meetings and report status to stakeholders.
• Finish projects within schedule and budget, coordinating activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

AutoCAD

SAP/MRP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Minitab

AutoCAD

Job description

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Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location(s): Milwaukee, WI, US, 53224

Business Unit: NAWT

Workplace Setting: Hybrid

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 under limited supervision. Help to mentor the engineering design team in development projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through completion.

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.

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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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.

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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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.

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