Senior/Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! 

Description

If you are a MECHANICAL OR MANUFACTURING 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

- 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

CORE HOURS:

You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest