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! 

Are you passionate about driving the future of high-volume manufacturing through cutting-edge process development?

The Senior/Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer role will work in the advanced manufacturing engineering (AME) department playing a key role in supporting new product and process development in order to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost objectives. Based out of Sidney OH, this role is an integral part in the design, development, integration, and continuous improvement of assembly processes. This position will collaborate with employees at all levels across multiples sites of the organization and serve as a manufacturing process Subject Matter Expert (SME).  The engineer will research manufacturing industry trends and deploy relevant technology in our global HVACR Technologies plants.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-impact projects and be part of a forward-thinking team that is solving meaningful challenges in advanced manufacturing!

As a Senior/Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer You Will:

• Take ownership of capital projects where you’ll participate in multi-functional teams to craft, procure and qualify equipment & processes as well as be responsible for budgeting, schedules, and supplier/vendor coordination.

• Influence production excellence by leading in the identification, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes with a focus on improved accuracy, reliability, and reduced cost.

• Bring your 3D CAD skills (NX or similar) to life—develop machine tooling concepts and interrogate supplier machine designs to ensure assembly quality metrics will be met.

• Utilize effective problem-solving skills and develop temporary and permanent solutions to manufacturing issues.

• Turn ideas into motion - apply automation and LEAN principles to create efficient plant layouts and material handling solutions that power high-volume assembly lines.

• Develop manufacturing process requirements and perform PFMEAs to identify and mitigate risks.

• Perform capability studies, and gage R&R's for assembly processes.

• 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.

• Align with all required safety and regulatory requirements

• Travel up to 25% of the time

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Degree in Engineering Field (preferably Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Industrial Engineering) or (10+) years of relevant manufacturing work experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum of (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Use of 2D/3D CAD programs (AutoCAD, NX, or equivalent)

• Understanding of GD&T principles

• Drive multiple projects at once using Gantt chart planning, timeline tracking, and budgeting to ensure on-time, on-target execution.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to think through entire systems and outcomes to find the best solution

• Must be able to interpret technical drawings

• Experience making data-driven decisions

• Strong digital literacy (MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Brings people together—strong int