Job Description

The Project Engineer II 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 serve our US Air Division, located in Fort Smith, AR

• Responsible for design and the full product-life cycle.

• Reviews project plans, proposals, and objectives.

• Creates, evaluates, and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

• Designs and conducts tests to determine project progress.

• Acts as liaison with department contacts to gain input and effectively communicates project status.

• Provides detailed test programs and guidance to assigned lab and design personnel in the conductance and documentation of product specific test standards. Evaluates data and makes recommendations.

• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Complies with state and federal regulations and ensures a clean and safe environment.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of latest manufacturing technologies, techniques, and practices.

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace or related Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in product development related to specific product-type equipment or related industry
• Demonstrated proficiency in application of thermo-fluid modeling, analysis, design and development of products and systems.
• Must be hands on and have experience in working in a product testing lab preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in working in product development teams and leading other engineers and lab technicians.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis including statistical and uncertainty analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in designing experiments, interpreting experimental data, conducting analysis, drawing conclusions and preparing summary reports.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in all business-related software packages (e.g. MS Office), as well as experience with specific applications and programs related to design engineering (i.e., Creo, Solidworks, Pro/E, etc). Familiarity and/or experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software such as ANSYS-Fluent.
• Proficiency in project management, materials, manufacturing processes and business processes.

• Working knowledge of new product and technology development processes.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Experience in hands-on product design/testing/service of HVAC, refrigeration and/or electric or gas products such as appliances

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.

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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.