Rheem Manufacturing · 1 day ago
Project Engineer III
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRheem Manufacturing is committed to product innovation and sustainability, seeking a Project Engineer III for their Air Conditioning Division in Fort Smith, AR. This role involves product design and development, including system modeling, testing, and analysis, while also participating in cost improvement and product maintenance activities.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Industrial ManufacturingManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed thermo-fluid analysis of current and new products using analytical methods, in-house design tools/software and other commercial software
Conduct necessary background research, modeling, analysis and testing of various design options in support of new technology development and new product development projects
Actively engage with vendors of various components and sub-systems in order to successfully develop new technology, components and product through active collaboration, specification, review, testing, evaluation, and analysis
Create reports and presentations on technology, product and project activities periodically and as required
Identify opportunities for product improvements and exploits these through design modifications
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the Rheem’s product, design, engineering, and service capabilities, as well as manufacturing and quality standards
Acquire in-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards
Acquire in-depth knowledge of Rheem’s and competitive products, and keep abreast of industry activities and product and technology trends
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years of experience in product development in a manufacturing environment
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 lab preferably in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability in working in product development teams
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
Working knowledge of project management, materials, manufacturing processes and business processes
Working knowledge of new product and technology development processes
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering. Particular specialization on Thermal-Fluids and/or Energy Engineering
Experience with design, testing and analysis of HVAC&R systems
Experience with application of commercial and in-house thermal-fluids systems modeling and analysis tools
Company
Rheem Manufacturing
Rheem Manufacturingis a manufacturer of heating, cooling, water heating, pool and spa heating, and commercial refrigeration systems.
10001+ employees
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Chris Peel
President and CEO
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Executive Vice President Technology, CTO
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