Project Engineer III

The Project Engineer III 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 Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

• Perform engineering design evaluations to ensure project feasibility and compliance with industry standards.
• Work to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Review industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance
• Provide technical support throughout the engineering process. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges.
• Design, implement, and communicate an operational plan for completing the project; monitor progress and performance against the project plan.
• Take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources necessary to complete the project.
• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications. 
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of related experience in Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Proven work experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualization software.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with industry rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.

• Strong project management and supervision skills.

   

HOW TO STAND OUT 

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of gas combustion principles.
• Knowledge of heat pump design and heat exchanger optimization.
• Knowledge of HVAC design principles and vapor compression. 

• Knowledge of analysis & system development tools (e.g. ANSYS/Fluent, ANSYS/Mechanical, MATLAB, LabView, Pro/e, EnergyPlus, GT-SUITE, etc.)

   

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Supporting Innovation

   

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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