Product Engineer I

Job Description

The Product Engineer I will be responsible for providing documentation to manufacturing to produce refrigeration products. This will require the structuring and routing of bills of material, coil sizing, refrigeration system design, CAD design including sheet metal, piping, wiring schematic development, and component selection. Duties will also include supporting the shop floor with any drawing interpretation or guidance required, providing any work instructions, and supporting lean manufacturing improvements for the production line. This position also drives the Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement efforts, in conjunction with the supervisor.

This position will serve our HTPG Division, located in Scottsboro, AL.

Responsibilities

• Provide design engineering support for daily sales orders and new product development and customizing existing products to meet special customer requirements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and improve techniques for error-free order entry and BOM accuracy.
• Assists sales and customers with technical product questions and troubleshooting, as well as RFQ requirements for special product applications and quotations.
• Explore modeling automation potential to improve ETO documentation, design standardization, process improvements, and BOM error reduction.
• Lead special projects to drive standardization, process, and product improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of product experience in air conditioning/refrigeration-related manufacturing operations.
• 0-3 years of experience in 2D/3D modeling with tools such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.
• Working knowledge of UL/CSA requirements, engineering/manufacturing change processes, vapor compression, and heat transfer principles.
• Understanding of electrical testing and troubleshooting practices as related to electromechanical products.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and presentation skills for interfacing with coworkers, managers, and customers.
• Must have computer skills in common office software.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

• Advanced degree in Engineering.
• Experience in air conditioning/refrigeration-related manufacturing operations.
• Experience in the design and support of refrigeration racks.
• Knowledge of rack controller product integration for parallel rack applications.
• Knowledge in design and support of glycol chillers.
• Knowledge of welding techniques and structural steel frame design.
• Experience with ERP/MRP engineering functions required for BOM and ECN processes.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, electrical schematic skills, and piping techniques.
• Experience with Toyota Production System.

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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About Us

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. 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.

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.

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