Senior/Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

If you are an engineering professional looking to drive new process development, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, OH location, you will assist with new product development and capacity expansion programs for Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Americas business units. In this role, you will provide Design for Manufacturing input and coordinate activities associated with the procurement of new capital equipment.

AS A SENIOR/LEAD ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

- Participate in cross-functional teams to provide design and costing input for manufacturing and new product/process changes.

- Coordinate and manage projects to design, procure, qualify, and implement equipment and manufacturing processes, while maintaining project schedules and budgets.

- Work with outside integrators and machine builders to confirm new equipment meets design requirements and performs as expected.

- Apply practical automation, LEAN principles, and develop plant layouts and material handling solutions for high-volume manufacturing assembly lines.

- Perform PFMEAs, capability studies, Gage R&R, and other statistical analyses, as needed, to verify and qualify production processes and equipment.

- Provide support for special customer samples, pilot, and engineering compressor builds. Interface with Copeland manufacturing facilities to gain an understanding of their needs and how best to meet them.

- Develop documentation for use by operators and maintenance technicians to perform their duties and assist them in troubleshooting.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent; an associate's degree with equivalent work experience would also be considered

- Minimum of 5 (five) years experience in a similar role

- Strong Project management experience

- Involved in capital equipment procurement

- Experience with 2D and 3D design (Siemens NX and AutoCAD preferred but not required)

- Written and verbal communication skills

- Experience reading machine mechanical drawings

- Motivated self-starter and team player, capable of working closely with Management, Product Engineering, peers, equipment suppliers, and plant personnel

- Experience and working knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office products

- Travel up to 30%

- Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship for this role will not be provided.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

- Minimum of 10 (Ten) years experience in a similar role

- Proficient with AutoCAD and Siemens NX design software

- Good organizational and presentation skills

- Experience working independently and in a team environment

- Familiar with Lean Manufacturing fundamentals

- Familiar with Design for Manufacturing principles

Onsite Work Arrangement:

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.

Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area

Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems,  and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for our HVACR Americas business unit. Through our many years of compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to refrigeration, commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location. Learn more about us!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce.  Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.