Project Engineer I

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Fort Smith, Arkansas, seeks a Project Engineer I to manage engineering projects using the PDP framework for New Product Development and maintenance initiatives. Hybrid work arrangement, collaboration across disciplines, and driving cost/quality improvements are key.

You will lead project teams, develop detailed plans, track deliverables, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements while delivering results for North America operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Field and project planning experience.
• A valid engineering license is beneficial.
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Strong project management and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate project resources and align with stakeholders and goals.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed; report to stakeholders.
• Ensure site safety, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Visualization software

Job description

Job Description

The Project Engineer I is responsible for managing all aspects of project assignments using the Product Development Process (PDP) as a guide to achieve project objectives for New Product Development projects. Responsible for product maintenance, cost improvement, quality improvement and similar projects. Directs and coordinates a project team in the planning, organization, implementation, and completion of engineering project assignments.

This position will supports Rheem North America, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Resource Allocation: (a) Lead and manage engineering projects, including project planning and resource allocation; (b) Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and goals.
• Detailed Project Planning: (a) Develop detailed project plans that include a comprehensive list of scope, deliverables, schedules, and budgets; (b) Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Team Coordination: (a) Coordinate and oversee the work of project team members; (b) Delegate tasks based on individual skill sets and abilities to ensure efficient project completion.
• Progress Reporting: (a) Prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders and clients; (b) Keep track of all site safety and legal requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is typically required.
• Field and project planning experience.
• A valid engineering license is beneficial.
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Strong project management and supervision skills.

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING SELF, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.