Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Copeland; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland in Sidney, OH is seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing readiness for new compressor products, from concept through production release. You will partner with Product, Design Engineering and Operations to develop processes, runs, and validation.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in a similar role, and strong Lean, project management, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent; associate degree considered with equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years in a similar role
• Strong organizational, project management, and collaboration skills
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and solve complex manufacturing problems

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and mature manufacturing concepts into detailed process designs for high-volume assembly
• Collaborate with Product, Design Engineering and Operations on new product development
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks for new technologies and processes
• Perform PFMEAs, capability studies, Gage R&R, and other analyses to qualify processes
• Coordinate equipment design, procurement, qualification and implementation within schedules and budgets
• Work with outside integrators and machine builders to ensure equipment meets requirements
• Support pilot builds, pre-production validation and production release

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Manufacturing readiness

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

About Us

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. If you are a MECHANICAL OR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING professional looking to drive new process development, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will play a key role in driving global manufacturing process development to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives. This person is responsible for ensuring manufacturing readiness of compressor products for new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing technology development. This role partners with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, and Operations to support early HVAC compressor development, pilot builds, and pre-production validation activities from early concept through production release.

As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, You Will

• Evaluate new product concepts and designs to determine manufacturing feasibility in early development phases.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams providing manufacturing and product insights to new product development processes
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks associated with new technologies, products, and processes
• Maturing manufacturing concepts into detailed process designs including hands on lab, pilot, and production builds
• Perform PFMEAs, capability studies, Gage R&R, and other statistical analyses to verify and qualify assets production processes and equipment
• Apply practical automation, LEAN principles, and manufacturing fixturing concepts for high-volume manufacturing assembly lines.
• Coordinate and manage projects to design, procure, qualify, and implement equipment and manufacturing processes, while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Work with outside integrators and machine builders to confirm new equipment meets design requirements and performs as expected.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent; an associate's degree with equivalent work experience would also be considered
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a similar role
• Good organizational, project management, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to recognize and solve complex problems in manufacturing system design
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced engineering environment.
• Capital Equipment procurement experience. Including specification, purchase, qualification, installation and project management
• Experience with 2D and 3D design (Siemens NX and AutoCAD preferred but not required)
• Experience reading machine mechanical drawings Experience and working knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office products
• Travel up to 30% (North America)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• (10) years of related experience Proficient 3D CAD software (Siemens NX Preferred) Good organizational and presentation skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles Experience in Design for Manufacturing

Onsite Work Arrangement

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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