Manufacturing Engineer Job at A.O. Smith in Ashland City

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

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision and 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.
• Oversee all aspects of a significant engineering project, from start to finish, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Develop an action plan and estimate requirements for resources—management, labor, materials, and time required to complete the project.
• Prepare monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• Utilize CAE tools such as Solidworks, MATLAB, LabView, Minitab, EES, CFD, FEA.
• Develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, and provide advice on issues within the engineering field.
• Analyze and identify causes of component failures.
• Provide technical solutions to help solve manufacturing issues or address customer field issues; have 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.
• Complete assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of the 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.
• Six Sigma or FMEA experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; capable of solving complex problems.
• Experience leading Kaizen-related or Continuous Improvement activities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

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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