Water Heating Product Development Engineer (Hybrid)

A.O. Smith; Lebanon (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement security savings plan

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Project Engineer on the Product Development team at A. O. Smith leads design, development, and optimization of water heating products.

You will guide the project from concept through validation, coordinating the work of designers, engineers, and technicians to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. You will apply CAE tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Minitab, interact with multiple engineering functions, prepare cost estimates, and support field installations while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
• Three years of product development experience in water heating or thermal systems, or a Masters degree.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interacts well with design, process, production, quality and reliability teams.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Experience with Six Sigma and FMEA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of a significant water heating product development project from start to finish.
• Develops action plans and estimates resources, labor, materials, and time.
• Prepares monthly reports detailing progress and costs for top management.
• Analyzes and identifies causes of component failures.
• Provides technical solutions for manufacturing issues and field problems; supports product development.
• Prepares and guides lab/CAD personnel in testing standards and data evaluation.
• Reviews design for compliance with engineering principles and customer requirements.
• Coordinates activities to resolve technical developments and test problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes and drawing releases.
• Interacts with other engineering staff to share expertise and insights.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Interdepartmental collaboration

Analytical and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Three years product development exp in water heating or thermal systems

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Minitab

EES

CFD

FEA

ERP system

Job description

The Project Engineer on the Product Development team at A. O. Smith leads design, development, and optimization of water heating products.

You will guide the project from concept through validation, coordinating the work of designers, engineers, and technicians to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. You will apply CAE tools such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Minitab, interact with multiple engineering functions, prepare cost estimates, and support field installations while maintaining