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The Project Engineer II 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 US Air Division, located in Fort Smith, AR.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace or related Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in product development related to specific product-type equipment or related industry
• 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 product testing lab preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in working in product development teams and leading other engineers and lab technicians.
• 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.
• Proficiency in project management, materials, manufacturing processes and business processes.

• Working knowledge of new product and technology development processes.

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• Master's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Experience in hands-on product design/testing/service of HVAC, refrigeration and/or electric or gas products such as appliances

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

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

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

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• Responsible for design and the full product-life cycle.

• Reviews project plans, proposals, and objectives. 

• Creates, evaluates, and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

• Designs and conducts tests to determine project progress. 

• Acts as liaison with department contacts to gain input and effectively communicates project status.

• Provides detailed test programs and guidance to assigned lab and design personnel in the conductance and documentation of product specific test standards.  Evaluates data and makes recommendations.

• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

• Complies with state and federal regulations and ensures a clean and safe environment. 

• Maintain thorough knowledge of latest manufacturing technologies, techniques, and practices.

• Other duties as assigned